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Insect · GBIF taxon 5097361

Greater Anglewing

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Also 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 →
Key facts
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
Classification
  1. OrderOrthoptera
  2. FamilyTettigoniidae
  3. GenusMicrocentrum
  4. SpeciesMicrocentrum rhombifolium
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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.
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