Tettigonioidea Collection

Oblong-Winged Katydid -Amblycorypha oblongifolia-, green morph, male, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios Region, Peru

Spiny devil katydid (Panacanthus cuspidatus), Napo, Ecuador, South America

Bush cricket / Katydid (Tettigoniidae ), female leaf mimic ovipositing into branch. Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) camouflage in lichens. Sumaco National Park, Napo, Ecuador

Great green bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) female laying eggs, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Leaf mimic bush cricket or katydid (unknown species, family Tettigoniidae) in the middle of moulting its skin. Moulting from one sub-adult stage (instar) to another is known as ecdysis

Spiny predatory katydid (Listroscelis sp) photographed on a white background in mobile field studio, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Predatory bush cricket (Saga pedo) waiting for prey on Eryngium, Italy. June. Vulnerable species

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Katydid (Copiphora) portrait. Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. July
Katydid (Copiphora) portrait.Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico. July

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp. ) flower, Texas, USA. May
Katydid (Tettigoniidae) on Prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) flower, Texas, USA. May

Peacock katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) on leaf in defensive posture, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Two Crickets (Phaneroptera sp. ) feeding on Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) in the rain, Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve
Two Crickets (Phaneroptera sp.) feeding on Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) in the rain, Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Katydid (Tettigoniidae) with Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) in the background, Masai Mara National Park, Kenya

Grasshopper, which has eaten a big hole in a leaf, East Lake Greenway park, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Katydid / Bush Cricket (Tettigoniidae) camouflaged amongst cloud forest understory vegetation. 1600 metres altitude, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru. November

Katydid / Bush Cricket (Tettigoniidae) camouflaged amongst cloud forest understory vegetation. 1600 metres altitude, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru. November

Great green bush-cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) and Common poppy (Papaver rhoeas) Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, April

Leaf katydid (Cycloptera speculata) camouflaged on leaf, Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Speckled bush-cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima) on fern fronds. Dorset, UK, July

Speckled bush cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima) nymph on red rose. Surrey, England, July

Leaf katydid (Cycloptera speculata) Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador, South America

Katydid (Choeroparnops alatus), Yasuni National Park, Amazon Rainforest, ECUADOR. South America

Walking leaf, Leaf bush cricket or katydid, -Typophyllum sp. -, mimicking a withered leaf, Tiputini rain forest
Walking leaf, Leaf bush cricket or katydid, -Typophyllum sp.-, mimicking a withered leaf, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Bush cricket or Katydid -Tettigoniidae- moulting, Tiputini, rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Female Bush-cricket -Tettigoniidae spec. - with an ovipositor, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
Female Bush-cricket -Tettigoniidae spec.- with an ovipositor, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Giant lobster cricket -Panoploscelis specularis-, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Bush-cricket, Katydid -Tettigoniidae-, camouflage, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

True katydid -Pseudophyllinae-, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Katydid, bush-cricket -Tettigoniidae- sloughing its skin, Tiputini rainforest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Threatening pose of a Spiny Devil Bush cricket -Panacanthus cuspidatus-, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Aposematic Bush crickets -Tettigoniidae spec. -, mating, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador
Aposematic Bush crickets -Tettigoniidae spec.-, mating, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador

Leaf bush cricket or Leaf katydid -Tettigoniidae- emulating a green leaf, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Spiny lobster Bush cricket -Panoploscelis specularis-, Katydid, female, Tiputini rain forest, Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, South America

Katydid or Bush-cricket -Tettigoniidae sp. - shedding its skin, Lake Kerkini region, Greece, Europe
Katydid or Bush-cricket -Tettigoniidae sp.- shedding its skin, Lake Kerkini region, Greece, Europe

Katydid or Bush-cricket -Poecilimon jonicus-, female, Makrigialos, Greece, Europe

Katydid species -Tettigoniidae spec. -, male, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios region, Peru
Katydid species -Tettigoniidae spec.-, male, Tambopata Nature Reserve, Madre de Dios region, Peru

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The world of tettigonioidea, or katydids, is a fascinating one filled with incredible diversity and remarkable adaptations. Take for instance the Oblong-Winged Katydid -Amblycorypha oblongifolia-, a green morph male found in the Tambopata Nature Reserve in Peru's Madre de Dios Region. Its elongated wings and vibrant coloration make it stand out amidst the lush vegetation. In Sumaco National Park, Napo, we find the Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) perfectly camouflaged among lichens. This master of disguise blends seamlessly into its surroundings, ensuring its survival against potential predators. Meanwhile, on Sark Island in British territory, we witness the Great Green Bush-Cricket (Tettigonia viridissima) as it diligently lays eggs. The female's careful placement ensures future generations of this species will continue to thrive. Venturing into Yasuni National Park in Orellana, Ecuador reveals another intriguing katydid: the Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza ocellata). In a defensive posture that showcases its striking colors and patterns, this creature warns potential threats to think twice before approaching. Heading further into Ecuador's Napo region brings us face-to-face with the Spiny Devil Katydid (Panacanthus cuspidatus). With its spiky exterior and formidable appearance, this insect commands attention while roaming South America's forests. Moving onto moss-covered branches unveils yet another marvel: a Leaf Mimic Bush Cricket or Katydid from an unknown species within the Tettigoniidae family. Its uncanny resemblance to foliage allows it to blend effortlessly into its leafy habitat. A white background provides an ideal setting for capturing images of the Spiny Predatory Katydid (Listroscelis sp), showcasing its intricate details up close through a mobile field studio setup. This predatory insect is a testament to the katydid's versatility and adaptability.