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Steirodon sp.
Things grow bigger in the Amazon! This giant bush katydid is a great example. It is also known as the green crested katydid or the saddleback katydid because of the large "saddle-like" area right behind the head. Notice also it's excellent leaf mimic camouflage.
Amazon Rainforest
Best chance to see things like this is on a night hike or near a light source.
Spotted on Jul 21, 2011
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012
17 Comments
Thank you; AmazonWorkshops!
Wow.... Congrats. Put on a leash and take that for a walk !!!! Nice!!
Whoa! Hu.....ge!
Congratulations on Spot of the Day and this wonderful photo and insect. So huge! WOW!
Congratulations!
Congratulations ! - yes he looks like a lime leaf- love the detail -well done !
Congrats on your Spotting of the Day award for day 4 of Amazon Awareness Week
really nice one,
great spotting!
Immense !!!
For day 4 of Amazon Awareness Week, we've chosen this huge katydid as Spotting of the Day! Help Help promote rainforest conservation by sharing your rainforest wildlife spottings with us!
"This best way to tell the difference between a katydid, like this green crested katydid, and a grasshopper, is by looking at the antennae. Katydids have long filamentous antennae, which may exceed their own body length, while grasshoppers' antennae are relatively short and thickened."
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Wow!!!! Great!!
phenomenal size!
Amazing :)
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Incredible i have no idea they can grow this big wonderful spotting:)
Wow, that is a monster katydid! Great spot!