Moss Katydid vs Spur-throated Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Katydid | Spur-throated Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haemodiasma tessellata | Austracris guttulosa |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 35-50 mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Borneo, Sumatra | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Moss Katydid
A katydid with a body covered in textured bumps and green-brown coloring that mimics moss and bark. It is virtually invisible when pressed against a mossy branch.
Did You Know?
Its body surface even mimics the tiny structures of real moss, including sporophyte-like bumps across its wings.
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.