Insect · GBIF taxon 5097361
Greater Anglewing
Microcentrum rhombifoliumAlso known as Greater Angle-Wing Katydid, Broad-Winged Katydid, Angular-Winged Katydid
Greater Anglewings blend seamlessly into deciduous canopy foliage thanks to broad, leaf-like forewings complete with simulated veins. Females lay flattened, shingle-like eggs in neat overlapping rows along tender twigs late in autumn before dying with the first heavy frost. During warm nights, males produce a sharp ticking call from high treetops by rubbing specialized structures on their wing bases together.
CamouflagedArborealNocturnal
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Deciduous leaves
- Tree bark
- Citrus fruit peels
Predators
- Birds
- Bats
- Tree frogs
ThreatsPesticides, severe autumn freezes, light pollution
HabitatsDeciduous forests, orchards, suburban yards
Life span1 year
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderOrthoptera
- FamilyTettigoniidae
- GenusMicrocentrum
- SpeciesMicrocentrum rhombifolium
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Spotting: Look closely among leafy foliage in late summer, as their camouflage makes them easy to miss.
- Listening: Trace their location at night by listening for a dry, rhythmic ticking call overhead.
- Handling: Avoid squeezing tightly if picked up, as their mandibles can pinch sensitive skin.
Ecological Neighbor (c) Matt Pelikan, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Paul Bedell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Paul Bedell · cc-by-sa
Family Member (c) David Hill, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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