Spiny Leaf Katydid vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Leaf Katydid | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panacanthus cuspidatus | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Ecuador, Colombia | Africa |
| 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.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.