Mediterranean Katydid

Anyone knows if this is a male or a female?

comments (5)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

This is a female. The curvy appendage on the rear is an ovipositor, found only in females. Simply put, it's like a tube that guides the laying of eggs. Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  That curvy appendage is the reason I asked the question :-D I found it very peculiar. Thanks so much for your excellent explanation ;-)
  Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Welcome! Posted 3 years ago
  2. RMFelix
    
    Lion
    
    All of this "Katydids" belong to the Sub-Order Ensifera. "Ensifer" is the Latin word for "sword bearer", and refers to the typically elongated and blade-like ovipositor of the females. Posted 3 years ago
  3. 1. Flavio
      
      Lion
      
      "Sword bearer"?! Wow! That's so cool :-D Posted 3 years ago

The Mediterranean Katydid

''Phaneroptera nana'' is a species of 'katydids crickets' belonging to the family Tettigoniidae subfamily Phaneropterinae. This cricket is present in most of Europe, in the Near East and in North Africa.

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Similar species: Grasshoppers And Crickets

Species identified by Flavio