Tettigoniid

Tettigoniid refers to any member of the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as katydids, bush crickets, or long-horned grasshoppers. This large family belongs to the order Orthoptera, which also includes grasshoppers and crickets. Tettigoniids are characterized by their long, thread-like antennae, which are often longer than their bodies. They typically possess leaf-like forewings (tegmina) and can be found in a wide variety of habitats worldwide, including forests, grasslands, and deserts.

The diet of tettigoniids varies within the family. Many species are herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and seeds. Others are omnivores, consuming both plant matter and small insects or other invertebrates. Some species are predatory. A distinctive feature of tettigoniids is their method of sound production, or stridulation. Males typically produce sound by rubbing their forewings together to attract females for mating. Females possess a prominent ovipositor, used for laying eggs. The life cycle generally involves incomplete metamorphosis, with nymphs hatching from eggs and gradually developing into adults through a series of molts.