Saw-backed Grouse Locust vs Cone-Head Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-backed Grouse Locust | Cone-Head Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acridopeza reticulata | Copiphora rhinoceros |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tetrigidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saw-backed Grouse Locust
An Australian pygmy grasshopper with a distinctly serrated or saw-toothed pronotal keel. It is found in moist forest floor habitats.
Did You Know?
Its serrated pronotum crest is unique among Australian tetrigids and gives it an almost reptilian appearance.
Cone-Head Katydid
A Neotropical katydid with a long horn-like projection from its head. It is an omnivorous species active at night in tropical lowland forests.
Did You Know?
Its horn is a hardened extension of its fastigium and may be used in combat between rival males.