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Leaf Mimic Katydid
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Field Notes
Description:
This katydid is approximately 3 inches long (body) and is a female as indicated by the sword like ovipositor, jutting past the abdomen. Note the details of the forewings and the amazing mimicry of leaf veins, decay, and herbivory!
Habitat:
Rainforest of the upper Amazon, down river from Iquitos, Peru.
Notes:
The best time to find leaf mimic katydids is at night when they are actively foraging. A slow walk down a rainforest trail with a head lamp or flashlight often results in several spottings. During the day they are incredibly well camouflaged and very difficult to find.
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedMarch 15, 2012
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