The Common True Katydid is a robust, leaf-green insect with dome-shaped wings that blend perfectly with foliage; the name 'katydid' comes from the male's stridulating song, which sounds like a repeated 'katy-did katy-didn't.' These loud insects are almost never seen despite their deafening chorus on summer nights in eastern forests. They spend their lives in the treetops.
Best time to see a Common True Katydid
The best time to see a Common True Katydid is July–August, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 12,724 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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