Arachnacris corporalis

(Karny, 1924)

Vernacular names
English : Malaysian giant katydid
French : Sauterelle géante de Malaisie

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

Identification
The world’s largest katydid species and one of the largest insects knownn reaching 15 cm in length for a wingspan of 25 cm. Body usually bright green with very long legs. Some specimens are beige with longitudinal dark bands.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South-east Asia, in Peninsular Malaysia and on Sumatra island, Indonesia. Occurs in humid forests.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : NOT LISTED
CITES : Not listed
Status : This species’ status isn’t assessed. Its dependence on humid forests makes it potentially vulnerable to deforestation and loss of prey items.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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