Raspy Cricket vs Pink Underwing Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspy Cricket | Pink Underwing Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cooraboorama canberrae | Amblycorypha oblongifolia |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Gryllacrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.
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.