Pink Underwing Katydid vs Mediterranean Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Underwing Katydid | Mediterranean Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amblycorypha oblongifolia | Bacillus rossius |
| Order | Orthoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Bacillidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 60-105mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| 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.
Mediterranean Stick Insect
A slender brown or green stick insect common around the Mediterranean. It is one of the few stick insects native to Europe. Some populations are entirely female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of stick insect species native to Europe, most being tropical.