Spiny Leaf Katydid vs Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Leaf Katydid | Eastern Lubber Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panacanthus cuspidatus | Romalea microptera |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Romaleidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Ecuador, Colombia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spiny Leaf Katydid
A brightly colored Ecuadorian katydid covered in sharp spines for defense. Its green body with orange and black spines makes it conspicuous as a warning.
Did You Know?
It can squirt a foul-smelling defensive spray from glands on its thorax when grabbed.
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
A large, brightly colored grasshopper with short wings that cannot fly. Its bold yellow, red, and black coloration warns predators of its toxic secretions.
Did You Know?
When threatened, lubber grasshoppers secrete a foul-smelling, toxic froth from their thoracic spiracles that can sicken birds.