Tarnished Plant Bug vs Giant Malaysian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tarnished Plant Bug | Giant Malaysian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygus lineolaris | Arachnacris corporalis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Miridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 80-100 mm body |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Tarnished Plant Bug
A small, mottled brown and green plant bug that is one of the most damaging agricultural pests in North America. It feeds on over 300 plant species, causing distorted growth and blemished fruits. The adults are strong fliers that readily colonize new fields.
Did You Know?
Its feeding injects a toxin that destroys plant cells around the feeding site, causing the characteristic dimpled, scarred appearance on strawberries known as 'catfacing.'
Giant Malaysian Katydid
Among the heaviest katydids in the world with females weighing over 30 grams. Found in lowland Bornean rainforest. The large body and powerful legs give it a spider-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This katydid is so large and heavy that when it lands on a branch at night, the impact is audible — local people sometimes mistake the sound for a small mammal moving through the canopy.