For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Art of disguise - Part 9

Another master of disguise.....
The True Leaf Katydid (Tettigoniidae zabalius aridus) is so well hidden I almost walked past him.
They are very large, this specimen being about 4 inches (60mm) in body length.
They feed on leaves of trees and shrubs.

In defense, they kick with their spined hind legs.