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Leaf Katydid

Eurycorypha sp

Photo by C.Sydes
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Field Notes

Description:

green leaf mimic about 35mm long with typical long katydid antennae held backwards at rest

Habitat:

sub tropical bushveld

These two individuals attracted into building by lights

Notes:

These leaf katydids are reported to gently shake with the wind to enhance their mimicry

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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Orthoptera in southern Africa

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PublishedMarch 12, 2013

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