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Huge Katydid (Steirodoin)

Huge Katydid (Steirodoin)

$90.00 USD
$90.00 USD
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  • Size: Steirodon species are fairly large to very large leaf-like katydids, typically measuring between 5 and 13 cm (2.0–5.1 in) in length.
  • S. careovirgulatum: This species is particularly noteworthy, with females reaching lengths of 12–13 cm (4.7–5.1 in), making it the largest katydid in the Americas and among the largest Orthoptera (the order that includes grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids) globally.
  • Wingspan: Some Steirodon species, like Steirodon stalii from Costa Rica, boast a wingspan of 20 cm.
  • Defense Mechanism: Their large size, often accompanied by a heavily armed pronotum (the shield-like structure covering the thorax), is believed to be an evolutionary adaptation to deter predators, particularly foliage-gleaning bats in the Neotropics.
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