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Description
These katydids are members of the subfamily Phaneropterinae, the Leaf/bush katydids. All katydids in this particular subfamily are herbivores, this species in particular feeds upon a amazingly broad range of plants, more on this below. These katydids are common in gardens across Australia, Adults mature in summer and die in the winter, the eggs survive the winter and hatch in spring. The calls of the males are familiar to almost every Australian, but the katydids themselves are not often seen. The call is a loud, simple lisp and carries for many meters. These katydids can be handled but may jump away without warning.
A small sample of food plants below:
Syzgium sp., Lili pilly
Eucalyptus, gum
Acacia, wattle
Gardenia
Viburnum
Leptospermum, native tea-tree
Rosa, Rose
Mallus, Apple
Prunus, Peach and plum
Citrus, Lemons, limes and oranges
Pinus, Pine.
Ensure the food plants aren’t sprayed with pesticides.
These katydids LOVE flowers! (To eat…)
Optional kit includes:
- A Pop-up mesh enclosure (30×30
- A spray bottle.
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