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Common Garden Katydid nymph with partly developed wings. Like the Gum Leaf Katydid, the Common Garden Katydid is well camouflaged amongst foliage. You can see the pink and yellow abdomen.
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Common Garden Katydid
Photograph copyright: ozwildlife - all rights reserved. Used with permission.
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Identification
This Common Garden Katydid resembles the Gum Leaf Katydid but is smaller. They have bright pink and yellow markings on the abdomen that is hidden by the wings. The males make a sound to attract females by rubbing their forewings together. They move around slowly and will hop away a short distance if disturbed.
Size
40mm
Habitat
found on foliage of various plants
Food
leaves and flowers.
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Orthoptera | | Family: | Tettigoniidae | | Genus: | Caedicia | | Species: | simplex | | Common Name: | Common Garden Katydid |
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