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A Texas katydid can be anything from a delicate green leaf mimic to a large, red-eyed predatory insect. Texas supports numerous katydid species, including bush … Read More

The broad-winged katydid (Microcentrum rhombifolium) is a large, bright-green insect whose wide wings closely resemble leaves. Also known as the greater angle-winged katydid in many … Read More

A brown katydid is usually not one particular species but a katydid displaying brown coloration. Many members of the katydid family, Tettigoniidae, occur in green, … Read More

The greater angle-wing katydid is a large green insect famous for its remarkable leaf-like wings and nighttime calls. Scientifically known as Microcentrum rhombifolium, it lives … Read More

The meadow katydid is a slender, long-antennaed insect commonly found among grasses, sedges, shrubs, and other low vegetation. These katydids are best known for their … Read More

The fork-tailed bush katydid is a slender green insect commonly found among shrubs, trees, gardens, and woodland vegetation across much of North America. Scientifically known … Read More

The green katydid is a leaf-like insect known for its bright green body, extremely long antennae, powerful hind legs, and distinctive nighttime calls. Katydids belong … Read More

Katydids and cicadas are both famous for their loud summer sounds, but they are very different insects. Katydids belong to the family Tettigoniidae and are … Read More

Katydids can bite humans, but bites are uncommon and usually happen only when the insect is handled, trapped, or feels threatened. These long-legged insects have … Read More

Katydids eat a surprisingly varied diet that can include leaves, grasses, flowers, fruits, seeds, and even other insects. Most species are primarily herbivorous, but some … Read More