Grasshopper vs. Katydid — What's the Difference?

Active during the day.

Mimics leaves with its wings.

Known for jumping abilities.

Prefers dense, vegetated areas.

Produces softer chirping sounds.

Diet includes leaves and flowers.

Eats grass and leaves.

Lays camouflaged eggs.

Favors sunny, open spaces.

Sings at night.

Grasshoppers are a group of insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera. They are among what is probably the most ancient living group of chewing herbivorous insects, dating back to the early Triassic around 250 million years ago.

A relative of grasshoppers and crickets, in the family Tettigoniidae.

Any of numerous orthopteran insects, chiefly of the suborder Caelifera, characteristically having long, powerful hind legs adapted for jumping.

Any of various orthopteran insects of the family Tettigoniidae, having long antennae and usually a green body, the male of which produces a shrill sound by rubbing together specialized organs on the forewings.

A light, usually unarmed airplane used for liaison and scouting.

A large, green, arboreal, orthopterous insect (Cyrtophyllus concavus) of the family Locustidæ, common in the United States. The males have stridulating organs at the bases of the front wings. During the summer and autumn, in the evening, the males make a peculiar, loud, shrill sound, resembling the combination Katy-did, whence the name.

A cocktail consisting of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.

Large green long-horned grasshopper of North America; males produce shrill sounds by rubbing together special organs on the forewings

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

In the strict sense, refers to insects in the suborder Caelifera, particularly those in the family Acrididae.

In a looser sense, also includes the katydids (also known as longhorned grasshoppers or bush crickets), which are members of the family Tettigoniidae, of the suborder Ensifera.

A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.

(figuratively) A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.

(musical instrument) In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.

Any jumping, orthopterous insect, of the families Acrididæ and Locustidæ, having large hind legs adapted for leaping, and chewing mouth parts. The species and genera are very numerous and some are very destructive to crops. The former family includes the Western grasshopper or locust (Caloptenus spretus), noted for the great extent of its ravages in the region beyond the Mississippi. In the Eastern United States the red-legged (Caloptenus femurrubrum and C. atlanis) are closely related species, but their ravages are less important. They are closely related to the migratory locusts of the Old World. See Locust.

In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key; - called also the hopper.

An antipersonnel mine that jumps from the ground to body height when activated, and explodes, hurling metal fragments over a wide area.

A mixed alcoholic beverage containing crème de menthe, light cream, and sometimes crème de cacao. The name comes from its light green color.

Terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping

A cocktail made of creme de menthe and cream (sometimes with creme de cacao)

Katydids thrive in areas with dense vegetation, such as forests or bushes, where they can easily camouflage.

Male katydids produce sounds at night as a mating call to attract females.

Grasshoppers produce sound by rubbing their hind legs against their wings or body, a process known as stridulation.

Grasshoppers are recognized by their shorter antennae and strong jumping legs, whereas katydids have long antennae and leaf-like wings for camouflage.

Grasshoppers primarily consume grasses and leaves, often causing them to be seen as pests in agricultural areas.

Due to their camouflage, katydids can be challenging to spot among leaves and vegetation.

Yes, grasshoppers are preyed upon by birds, rodents, and other insectivores.

Katydids are important in food webs, serving as both predators of smaller insects and prey for larger animals.

While they might share some overlapping environments, grasshoppers prefer open fields, and katydids are more common in dense vegetation.

Katydids can eat a variety of plants, including leaves and flowers, and may damage garden or agricultural plants in large numbers.

Grasshoppers lay eggs in the soil that can survive the winter, hatching when conditions become favorable in spring.

While not common, katydids can be kept as pets by those interested in observing their behaviors and sounds.

Katydids face challenges from habitat loss, predation, and climate change, impacting their populations.

The lifespan of a grasshopper can vary, but most live for about a year, undergoing several life stages.

Katydids' songs are complex and can vary significantly among species, making them a subject of interest for both scientists and enthusiasts.