Pink Underwing Katydid vs Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Underwing Katydid | Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amblycorypha oblongifolia | Scelimena producta |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.
Aquatic Pygmy Grasshopper
A remarkable semi-aquatic pygmy grasshopper with paddle-like hind legs used for swimming. It dives and swims underwater to feed on aquatic algae.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few grasshoppers in the world that can swim underwater, using its flattened hind legs as paddles.