Spiny Devil Katydid (Panacanthus cuspidatus)

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Photo by Felix Fleck

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Field Notes

Description:

Large Katydid at around 10cm from head to the tip of the abdomen. Most conspicuous are the sharp spines that cover the legs, head and thorax. Colouration is green, with pink eyes and yellow mouthparts and 'belly'.

Habitat:

Tropical rainforest in the Ecuadorian Amazon region near Puerto Misahualli.

Reference Links:

Panacanthus cuspidatus - Overview

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (15)

Felix Fleck

Thank you for the kind words! Much appreciated.

Felix Fleck

Thanks, dan! This one certainly deserves its name.

Dan Doucette

Fantastic! Congrats! I've seen some spiky katydids but not as much as this one.

Felix Fleck

Thanks, triggs.

triggsturner

Great spotting Felix and congrats on your SOTD!

Felix Fleck

Thanks, Ingrid.

Ingrid3

Fantastic Beastie!

Felix Fleck

Thanks, Daniele. Much appreciated :-)

DanielePralong

Congratulations Felix, this astonishing katydid is our Spotting of the Day! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/pb.10150120463815603.-2207520000.1491260175./10158495417255603/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/849032521144819714

Felix Fleck

Thanks a lot guys! Appreciate the kind words.

InêsVeloso

amazing!

JordiPrats

Amazing find Felix! And great pic too!

DrNamgyalTSherpa

Fantastic photography!

Felix Fleck

Nature is amazing indeed - it's such a wonderfully bizarre looking animal! Thank you, Bonnie.

BonnieLewis

Mind blown! Nature is amazing. Beautiful image!