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Attracted to lights in Kakamega Forest, Kenya. Oct. 2016. Length is around 40mm. |
Katydids are largely nocturnal and as a result are frequently seen at electric lights. Then their leafy camouflage is ineffective making them vulnerable to predation. Primarily herbivores, they feed on a variety of plant leaves and flowers. Some species have a narrow range of preferred plant species. Tettigoniidae -- Katydid FamilyMore Information: |
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