Platter Ant vs Galapagos Flightless Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Platter Ant | Galapagos Flightless Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cataulacus intrudens | Nesoecia cooksoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Platter Ant
An arboreal African ant with a heavily armored, flattened body and sculptured cuticle. Workers have a broad, shield-like head that can be used to block nest entrances. They nest in tree holes and have a slow, deliberate gait.
Did You Know?
Their flattened body and strong tarsal grip allow them to resist removal by predators by clamping flat against bark surfaces.
Galapagos Flightless Katydid
A large flightless katydid endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Part of the archipelagos remarkable pattern where 74% of endemic orthopterans have lost the ability to fly.
Did You Know?
In the Galapagos, 74% of endemic grasshoppers and crickets have evolved flightlessness — the same pattern seen in many island insect populations worldwide.