# Greater Anglewing (*Microcentrum rhombifolium*) The Greater Anglewing is a fun green bug that looks like a leaf! It loves to hide in trees and bushes, making it a great little friend for nature explorers. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 2 - **Habitat:** Forests ![Greater Anglewing](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Greater_Anglewing_Katydid_%28Microcentrum_rhombifolium%29_%2823437796612%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Insects Unlocked, CC0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Greater_Anglewing_Katydid_%28Microcentrum_rhombifolium%29_%2823437796612%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Greater Anglewing has a striking leaf-like appearance, with broad, green wings that perfectly mimic foliage. Its body is also green, and the outer edges of its wings have an angular, veined pattern, making it nearly invisible among leaves. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Orthoptera - **Family:** Tettigoniidae - **Genus:** Microcentrum ## Interesting facts - Greater Anglewings actually 'hear' with special ears located on their front legs. - Its super long antennae can be more than twice its body length! - Their eggs are glued to twigs and look just like tiny flat seeds. - These insects are nocturnal, meaning they are most active and sing at night. ## Special abilities - **Master of Disguise:** Greater Anglewing can perfectly blend in with green leaves because its body and wings are shaped and colored to look just like them. - **Nighttime Serenade:** Greater Anglewing produces a loud 'katy-did' or 'tic-tic-tic' sound by rubbing its wings together, primarily to attract mates. - **Super Jumper:** Greater Anglewing has powerful hind legs that help them leap away quickly from predators when they are spotted. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 70-100 mm - **Size:** 40-60 mm - **Lifespan:** 60-120 days - **Flight Speed:** 5 km/h - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding This insect mainly munches on different parts of plants, like leaves, flowers, and even some fruits. - **Primary Foods:** leaves, flowers, fruit pulp, twigs, seeds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [American Crow](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-crow) (*Corvus brachyrhynchos*) — A common bird that hunts large insects. - **Eaten by:** [Little Brown Bat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/little-brown-bat) (*Myotis lucifugus*) — Nocturnal hunter of flying insects. - **Eats:** [White Oak](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-oak) (*Quercus alba*) — Feeds on the leaves of this common tree species. - **Eats:** [Red Maple](https://www.snappit.app/explore/red-maple) (*Acer rubrum*) — Often found feeding on maple tree foliage. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch where you step in nature to avoid stepping on tiny bugs like this one. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Greater Anglewing? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is Greater Anglewing's wingspan? 70-100 mm ### How big is Greater Anglewing? 40-60 mm ### How long does Greater Anglewing live? 60-120 days ### How fast can Greater Anglewing fly? 5 km/h ### What does Greater Anglewing eat? This insect mainly munches on different parts of plants, like leaves, flowers, and even some fruits. ### Where is Greater Anglewing usually found? Forests ### How does Greater Anglewing hunt? Foraging ## Where to spot - [Kanapaha Botanical Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kanapaha-botanical-gardens) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden - [Marshall Square Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/marshall-square-historic-district) — Arkansas, US · Historic District - [Great Esker Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/great-esker-park) — Massachusetts, US · Trail - [Garnchayne Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/garnchayne-park) — Virginia, US · Park [View all places to see Greater Anglewing](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/greater-anglewing) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Greater Anglewing: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/greater-anglewing)