Oblong-winged Katydid

Amblycorypha oblongifolia

The Oblong-winged Katydid is a green insect that loves to hide in grass and bushes. It makes a special sound at night that sounds like music in the garden!

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Oblong-winged Katydid is a vibrant green insect with a large, somewhat flattened body. Its namesake wings are long and distinctly oblong, perfectly mimicking the shape and veins of a green leaf, making it difficult to spot among foliage. It also has very long, thin antennae.

ReichAnimaliaStammArthropodaKlasseInsectaOrdnungOrthopteraFamilieTettigoniidaeGattungAmblycorypha

Oblong-winged Katydid

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Its super-long antennae help it 'see' in the dark by feeling its surroundings.

Katydids chew their food with strong mandibles, like tiny garden shears!

Some people call their song 'katy-did, katy-didn't' because of its rhythm!

When threatened, it might jump away with powerful hind legs, rather than fly.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Oblong-winged Katydid has a leaf-shaped body and wings that help them blend perfectly with plants to hide from hungry predators.

Oblong-winged Katydid can rub its wings together to create a loud, buzzing song that helps them attract mates in the darkness.

Oblong-winged Katydid has tiny ears located on its front legs that help them detect sounds, including other katydids' songs.

Oblong-winged Katydid can use a special sword-like organ called an ovipositor to neatly deposit eggs into plant stems.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite: 70-100 mm
Größe: 35-50 mm
Lebenserwartung: 60-120 Tage
Anzahl der Beine: 6

Ernährung und Fütterung

This green insect munches on leaves, flowers, and fruits, like a tiny garden gourmet.

Hauptnahrung

Tree leaves
Flower petals
Soft fruits
Grass blades

Nahrungssuche

Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

A common bird predator, especially during daylight hours.

eaten by

Little Brown Bat

Myotis lucifugus

Hunts by echolocation, catching katydids at night.

eaten by

Garden Spider

Argiope aurantia

Catches unwary katydids in its intricate orb webs.

eats

White Oak

Quercus alba

Feeds on the leaves of this widespread tree species.

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Gesang

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