Episode 13: Common True Katydid - Voice of the Wild

Common True Katydid (Pterophylla camellifolia).
This night-singing insect is commonly heard but seldom seen. It’s a master of disguise, with oblong green wing covers that are almost indistinguishable from a leaf. The camouflage is both necessary and appropriate, that’s because this katydid is very nearly flightless! It’s also arboreal, sticking to the tops of trees where it can hide amongst the foliage to feed.
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Available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RUclips. Subscription links Here ( voiceofthewild... ) Subscribe to the Newsletter ( groups.webserv... ) Listen online on our Homepage ( go.illinois.ed... ) Katydid audio clips recorded by Brodie Dunn Sources and more:
Common True Katydid. Songs of Insects. Available from songsofinsects.... ( songsofinsects.... ).
Common True Katydid. Missouri Department of Conservation. Available from mdc.mo.gov/dis... ( mdc.mo.gov/dis... ).
Common True Katydid (Pterophylla camellifolia). Singing Insects of North America (SINA). Available from orthsoc.org/si... ( orthsoc.org/si... ).
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Episode 13
July 12, 2024
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[@Lookin4Things]

Thank you and inaturalist

[@debsterdeb]

I have one in my house and played your video to them.

[@Preview43]

It's a nice sounding bug. Not something I ever thought I'd hear myself say.

[@Gamer_2017_]

The ones I hear have a faster sound