Phyllophorina kotoshoensis

(Shiraki, 1930)

Vernacular names

English : Lanyu katydid
French : Sauterelle de Lanyu

Classification

Class : Insecta
Order : Orthoptera
Family : Tettigoniidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification

Adults can grow to about 5 cm in length. Large body with flat back and side spines. Small head with very long antennae, small pointed abdomen, large and broad wings. Coloration uniformly emerald green, legs sometimes with brown base.

Range and habitat

The species occurs in eastern Asia and is endemic to the island of Taiwan. The type specimen was found on Lanyu island. Lives in forests and dense woodlands.

Conservation

IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species’ status hasn’t been assessed. It seems to be common in suitable habitat but may suffer from deforestation in parts of its range.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

Observation