Western Stone vs Lichen Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Stone | Lichen Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Doroneuria baumanni | Dysonia sp. (Dysonia magdalenae) |
| Order | Plecoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Perlidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Stone
A large predatory stonefly of Pacific Northwest mountain streams. Nymphs have distinctive patterned heads and powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Nymphs take up to three years to complete development in cold mountain streams.
Lichen Katydid
A Central American katydid with a mottled gray-green body that perfectly mimics lichen on bark. It is nearly invisible when pressed against a tree trunk.
Did You Know?
It feeds on the same lichen it mimics, making it both predator and impersonator of its food source.