Pink Underwing Katydid vs Bombay Locust

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Pink Underwing Katydid Bombay Locust
Scientific Name Amblycorypha oblongifolia Nomadacris succincta
Order Orthoptera Orthoptera
Family Tettigoniidae Acrididae
Size 40-55 mm 50-70 mm
Habitat Underground Farmland
Diet Herbivores Omnivores
Regions Eastern North America India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Pink Underwing Katydid

A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.

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Did You Know?

About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.

Bombay Locust

A large yellow and brown locust that can form swarms in South and Southeast Asia. Solitary adults are pale brown but gregarious forms develop vivid yellow coloring.

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Did You Know?

Unlike desert locusts, its swarms tend to form locally and rarely travel long distances.