Leaf-katydid

Guides

  • Paracyrtophyllus robustus

    Central Texas Leaf-Katydid, Truncated True Katydid

    Paracyrtophyllus robustus is a true katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Caudell in 1906. It is endemic to central Texas and surrounding regions of North America. The species is commonly known as the central Texas leaf katydid or truncated true katydid, reflecting both its geographic restriction and its leaf-mimicking appearance. It is among the more frequently observed katydid species in its range, with over 2,400 documented observations.