The Taxonomic Breakdown is the scientific way to categorize a partocular insect species from its largest group (Animalia) to its smallest (variable). The Genus and Species categorizations taken together make up the species' scientific name shown above, in this case Scudderia spp..
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Family: Tettigonnidae
Genus: Scudderia
Species: spp.
Antenna: Antenna are noticeably apparent on this insect.
Nocturnal: Most likely to be spotted during night time hours.
Outdoors: Typically found across the great outdoors.
Six-Legged: Six legs are common to this insect.
Winged: Has wings to hop or fly over distance.
The Bush Katydid has been identified by site users by the following descriptors:
large outdoors garden antenna flying flight wings jumping green brown yellow six-legged
The general likelihood of encountering this insect based on a given month of the year in the state of Tennessee. Generally, the best sighting months are June through August with peak occurring in July.
41F
JAN
44F
FEB
53F
MAR
62F
APR
70F
MAY
78F
JUN
80F
JUL
79F
AUG
73F
SEP
62F
OCT
52F
NOV
44F
DEC
Below is a representation of the 'smallest-small' and 'largest-large' sizes commonly associated with the Bush Katydid. Due to monitor differences, sizes may not be exact on your particular screen. Conversions to millimeters are provided for convenience.
Lowest-Low:
1.38 inches (35 mm)
Highest-High:
1.97 inches (50 mm)
Below you will find the colors most commonly associated with the Bush Katydid. Both Primary and Secondary colors are represented in the showcase. Due to monitor differences, colors may not be exact representations.
GREEN
BROWN
YELLOW
The Bush Katydid can be found in the following Tennessee counties:
Image of an adult Bush Katydid insect at rest.; Credit: Joe V. of Arkansas.
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