Spotted Longhorn Beetle vs Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Longhorn Beetle | Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptura quadrifasciata | Pterophylla camellifolia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 11-20mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Longhorn Beetle
A black and yellow banded longhorn beetle with a tapered body and long antennae. It visits flowers in sunlit woodland clearings.
Did You Know?
The larvae take up to three years to develop inside decaying birch and oak wood before emerging as adults.
Katydid
Nocturnal insects with leaf-shaped wings providing excellent camouflage. Named for their rhythmic "katy-did, katy-didn't" calls. Have ears on their front legs.
Did You Know?
Katydids have their ears on their front knees — each leg contains a tiny slit-like tympanum that detects sound waves, allowing them to hear predators and mates.