Family overview
Antennae longer than body. Females have sword-like ovipositors. Many are green and leaf-shaped. Males sing the eponymous 'katy-did' call.
Some of the most accomplished plant-mimics in the insect world.
At a glance
Family facts.
Distribution
Worldwide
Habitat
Terrestrial · Plants
Approx. species
7,000
Notable members
Common true katydid, fork-tailed bush katydid, conehead katydids