Saddle-backed Bush-cricket vs Frog-legged Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-backed Bush-cricket | Frog-legged Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiger ephippiger | Sagra femorata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 22-30mm | 18-30 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | South and Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saddle-backed Bush-cricket
A robust bush-cricket named for its saddle-shaped pronotum. It has vestigial wings used only for sound production. Both males and females can stridulate and will duet with each other.
Did You Know?
Both sexes sing, and females respond to male calls, making them one of the few katydids where both sexes duet.
Frog-legged Leaf Beetle
A large, metallic beetle with spectacular iridescent coloring ranging from deep blue to green, red, and purple. Males possess enormously swollen hind femora used in combat.
Did You Know?
The dramatic sexual dimorphism in leg size is one of the most extreme in beetles, with male hind legs being several times thicker than female legs.