Scudderia Katydid vs Jerusalem Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scudderia Katydid | Jerusalem Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scudderia furcata | Stenopelmatus fuscus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Stenopelmatidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scudderia Katydid
A slender, bright green fork-tailed bush katydid common in meadows and gardens. Its forked subgenital plate is a key identifying feature for males.
Did You Know?
Female fork-tailed katydids lay their flat, oval eggs between the upper and lower surfaces of leaves, slicing the leaf open with a saw-like ovipositor.
Jerusalem Cricket
A large, flightless insect with a round head and amber-banded abdomen found in western North America. Despite its name it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Did You Know?
Jerusalem crickets communicate with potential mates by drumming their abdomens against the ground, sending vibrations through the soil.