Scaly Cricket vs Dead Leaf Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scaly Cricket | Dead Leaf Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae | Typophyllum erosum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Mogoplistidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 7-11mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Scaly Cricket
A tiny wingless cricket covered in iridescent scales. It lives on shingle beaches above the high-tide line. It is extremely secretive, hiding under pebbles during the day.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest insects in Britain, found on only a handful of shingle beaches.
Dead Leaf Katydid
A Neotropical katydid that mimics a dead, decaying leaf with astonishing accuracy. Its wings display brown hues and irregular edges that simulate decay.
Did You Know?
Its wings even mimic holes and mold patches found on real decomposing leaves.