Characteristics

Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza Ocellata) adult size (length) is about 45mm to 65mm (1.77in to 2.56in). Identifying colors varies, but the most common color is green. Peacock katydid resembles a dried, damaged leaf. This species has some other given unique names such as Eyespot Attack, and walking leaves. Resembling dead leaves is the key for its existence to protect itself from the predators. If it’s camouflage fails and predator realizes it; it would feel in danger and will unfold its wings to reveal two eye spots to startle the predator. Very interesting fact that there’s no two individuals are alike in their color or shape of the wings; this would help prevent such predators as birds and monkeys from learning to recognize them as a possible meal. The adult katydids size ranges from one to five inches. Their ears (tympana) are located on their front legs. Usually its antennae is two to three times the length of the body.