Treetop Bush Katydid
Scudderia fasciata
This record describes Scudderia fasciata (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
• Male supra-anal plate large, inflated. Lobes form a deep U, or fork. (This is almost identical to S. furcata, but that species does not have dark striping on the tegmina): • More identification tips for separating fasciata and furcata : Parasitoid:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Phaneropterinae
- Genus
- Scudderia (Bush Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found in the canopies of coniferous trees. Comes to lights.
Geographic Range
Canada and south to western SC
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Click on the image to see photos of life cycle stages:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: "fasciata" - striped
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Scudderia fasciata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Orthoptera includes ~28,000 described species of grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids. Desert locusts can form swarms covering 460 square miles containing up to 80 million individuals per square kilometer.
Ecological role of the group
Grasshoppers and crickets are a primary food source for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Cricket farming is a growing industry - crickets require 12× less feed than cattle to produce the same amount of protein, using 2,000× less water.
Economic and practical significance of the group
A single large locust swarm can consume the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people. The 2019-2021 East Africa locust crisis affected food security for 42 million people across multiple countries. Global crop losses from locusts can reach billions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, UN World Food Programme, research publications. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Treetop Bush Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Eric R. Eaton; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , marcie oconnor , metrioptera
Frequently Asked Questions About Treetop Bush Katydid
What is Treetop Bush Katydid?
Treetop Bush Katydid (Scudderia fasciata) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Treetop Bush Katydid?
• Male supra-anal plate large, inflated. Lobes form a deep U, or fork. (This is almost identical to S. furcata, but that species does not have dark striping on the tegmina): • More identification tips for separating fasciata and furcata :
Where is Treetop Bush Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Found in the canopies of coniferous trees. Comes to lights. |
| Range | Canada and south to western SC |
What is the life cycle of a Treetop Bush Katydid?
Click on the image to see photos of life cycle stages: