Pink Underwing Katydid vs Tropical House Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Underwing Katydid | Tropical House Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amblycorypha oblongifolia | Gryllodes sigillatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 13-18mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Asia, Africa, 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.
Tropical House Cricket
A small light brown cricket with dark bands on its head. It is widely bred as feeder insects for reptiles. Originally from South Asia, it has spread worldwide in association with humans.
Did You Know?
It is the second most commercially bred insect in the world after the house cricket, raised as food for pet reptiles.