True Leaf Katydid vs Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | True Leaf Katydid | Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudophyllus titan | Arge berberidis |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Argidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 7-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
True Leaf Katydid
A large katydid with broad green forewings that precisely mimic living leaves. The wing venation pattern is nearly identical to real leaf veins.
Did You Know?
Its forewings even have small brown spots that mimic fungal damage on real leaves.
Yellow-shouldered Slug Sawfly
A sawfly pest of barberry and mahonia shrubs, skeletonizing leaves in gardens. Larvae are slug-like and pale green with a dark head.
Did You Know?
Two generations per year can completely strip barberry hedges of their foliage by late summer.