Broad Winged Katydid Microcentrum rhombifolium

Identification
This katydid has bright green leaflike wings.

Location
Common statewide

Size
Two inches

Diet
It feeds on leaves flowers and fruit.

Habitat
It occurs in forests and suburban trees.

Activity Period
July to October

Behavior
It sings loud repetitive calls at night. It is active in late summer.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in late summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been present in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It may land on porch lights.

Facts
Its wings mimic leaves extremely well.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Leaves flowers fruit | Forests suburbs gardens | Statewide