Predatory Bush Cricket vs True Leaf Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Bush Cricket | True Leaf Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saga pedo | Pseudophyllus titan |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 60-120mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Predatory Bush Cricket
The largest European bush-cricket reaching up to 12cm. It is a formidable predator of other insects. The entire known population is female, reproducing by parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
No males have ever been found; all individuals are female and reproduce through parthenogenesis (cloning).
True Leaf Katydid
A large katydid with broad green forewings that precisely mimic living leaves. The wing venation pattern is nearly identical to real leaf veins.
Did You Know?
Its forewings even have small brown spots that mimic fungal damage on real leaves.