Spiny Oakworm Moth Predator Beetle vs Greater Arid-Land Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spiny Oakworm Moth Predator Beetle | Greater Arid-Land Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma scrutator | Neobarrettia spinosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 25-36 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southern United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spiny Oakworm Moth Predator Beetle
A large, iridescent green ground beetle with violet-blue margins, known as the fiery searcher. It hunts caterpillars in tree canopies at night.
Did You Know?
It can live up to three years, far longer than most ground beetles.
Greater Arid-Land Katydid
A large, aggressive predatory katydid from the American Southwest with powerful spiny legs. It is one of the most voracious katydid predators in North America.
Did You Know?
It can bite hard enough to draw blood and will readily attack insects larger than itself.