Fork Tailed Bush Katydid Scudderia furcata

Identification
This species has green leaflike body and long antennae.

Location
Common statewide

Size
One to two inches

Diet
It feeds on leaves flowers and insects.

Habitat
It occurs in shrubs and forest edges.

Activity Period
July to October

Behavior
It sings at night with soft ticking calls. It is active in late summer.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in late summer.

Population
The population is stable statewide.

History
It has long been widespread in Ohio.

Human Interactions
It may visit porch lights.

Facts
Its wings resemble green leaves.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Leaves flowers small insects | Shrubs forests meadows | Statewide