South American Locust vs PNG Giant Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Locust | PNG Giant Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schistocerca cancellata | Siliquofera grandis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 70-100 mm body length |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Locust
A major swarming locust of South America closely related to the desert locust. It periodically forms devastating swarms across Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Did You Know?
After decades of suppression, this species made an unexpected resurgence in Argentina in 2015, forming swarms not seen since the 1950s.
PNG Giant Katydid
A very large katydid found in the rainforests of Papua New Guinea, with a body resembling a green leaf. Its leaf mimicry is remarkably detailed, including simulated vein patterns, leaf edges, and even brown spots resembling fungal damage.
Did You Know?
This katydid's leaf mimicry extends to simulating insect damage and fungal spots on its wings, making it virtually invisible among real foliage.