Habitats

Peacock Katydid was first discovered in 2006 in Guyana, and it was described to have a brown body in the shape of a leaf. It uses camouflage for its main defense against predators by having the ability to resemble a dead leaf lying on the forest grounds. Having to be able to look a lot like its habitat is one of the most advantages this specie of katydid has over other insects. This insect is also a crucial food source of animal protein for other animals, so being able to blend in with habitat is a must. Scientists has also concluded that the peacock katydid tend to live in small specific environments and do not spread out. Altering the habitat can really affect the insect because of their sensitivity to change.