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NO. 036Bush katydid illustrationIllustration · not shown at life size

Jumpers & hiders / Insect

Bush katydid

Scudderia spp. · genus group

AdultFind the right habitat

This katydid looks like a leaf with legs. Its long antennae help you tell it from a grasshopper.

Let’s look closer

Little clues

Three things to notice.

  1. Leaf-like green wings.

  2. Very long antennae.

  3. Hears with ears on front legs.

Out in the world

Where to look.

Around southeastern Wisconsin

Shrubs and tall vegetation.

When to look

Mostly at night. Adults are around in late summer and fall.

Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.

A closer look

One clue is just the start.

Compare its long antennae with a grasshopper’s shorter ones. The leaf-like wings help it hide in plants.

A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.

Keep exploring

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For curious grownups, too

Read a little further.

Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.

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Artwork & downloads.

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  • Bush katydid — Transparent front PNG

    Transparent front PNG

    76.2 mm canvas · white-outlined labels on a clear background

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    1800 × 1800 px

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  • Bush katydid — Relief depth PNG — prototype

    Relief depth PNG — prototype

    Matches this front · dark lettering 0.5 mm, outline 0.1 mm at 1 mm maximum

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    1800 × 1800 px

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  • Bush katydid — Original artwork

    Original artwork

    Unmodified source PNG

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    1254 × 1254 px

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  • Editable front SVG

    Common & scientific names · finding clue · editable labels

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