Peacock Katydid vs Large Marsh Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Katydid | Large Marsh Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pterochroza ocellata | Stethophyma grossum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 20-36 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Amazon Basin, Guianas, Peru | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peacock Katydid
A large katydid that mimics dead leaves at rest but reveals huge eyespots on its hind wings when threatened. The eyespot display startles predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it flashes vivid eyespots on its hindwings that resemble the stare of a large predator.
Large Marsh Grasshopper
Europe's largest grasshopper, with bold red, yellow, and green colouring and bright red hindleg tibiae. It requires very wet, boggy habitats and makes a distinctive flicking song.
Did You Know?
Its unique flick-song is produced by the grasshopper snapping its hindleg against its wing in a single crack.