Walnut Husk Fly vs Spiny Leaf Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walnut Husk Fly | Spiny Leaf Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagoletis completa | Panacanthus cuspidatus |
| Order | Diptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Southern Europe | Ecuador, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walnut Husk Fly
A fruit fly whose larvae feed inside walnut husks, staining and damaging the nuts. It has become an invasive pest in European walnut-growing regions.
Did You Know?
Larval feeding stains walnut shells black, making them unmarketable even though the nut inside may be fine.
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.