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Malaysian bush-cricket

Malaysian bush-cricket

Mecopoda elongata

A species of Mecopoda

The Mecopoda elongata, also known as the malaysian bush-cricket, is a bush cricket commonly found in Southeast Asia. The body color of these insects are usually brown or green, which can help it avoid being easily recognized by its enemies. These well-camouflaged insects are often heard at night because of the quite lovely and natural melody made by them. To attract a female, male individuals rub the ridged edge of one wing against the other to play the love song.

General Info About Malaysian bush-cricket
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Attributes of Malaysian bush-cricket
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
vegetable crop
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, fruits, seeds, small insects, decaying organic matter
Larva Food Source
Leaves, flower petals, bark, seeds, fruit
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
The Malaysian bush-cricket can induce toxic reactions varying in severity. Nevertheless, these toxins primarily target their prey and predators and are usually not fatal to humans.
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Malaysian bush-cricket feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Malaysian bush-cricket
It is found in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
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Distribution Area of Malaysian bush-cricket
Indonesia
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Life Cycle of Malaysian bush-cricket
Egg The eggs of malaysian bush-cricket are typically laid in the soil or plant tissues. At this embryonic stage, the insect is encapsulated, developing in a protected environment until it is ready to hatch.
Nymph Once hatched, young malaysian bush-cricket resemble miniature adults, lacking fully developed wings and reproductive organs. Through successive molts, they gradually increase in size and develop adult features.
Adult Emerging from their final molt, adult malaysian bush-cricket display fully formed wings and are sexually mature. Characterized by a sizable body and pronounced coloration, they engage in feeding, mating, and laying eggs.
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Adult Size of Malaysian bush-cricket
5 - 7 cm
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Predators of Malaysian bush-cricket Larvae
Birds, rodents, arachnids, larger insects, lizards
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Predators of Adult Malaysian bush-cricket
Birds, rodents, spiders, primates, reptiles, large insects, small mammals
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Interesting Facts About Malaysian bush-cricket
Unlike their noisy relatives, malaysian bush-cricket communicate through vibrations on plant stems, a secretive concert only perceptible to certain predators and mates.
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Scientific Classification of Malaysian bush-cricket
Class
Bugs
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Order
Weta
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Family
Katydids
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Youth Habitat of Malaysian bush-cricket
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies
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Adult Habitat of Malaysian bush-cricket
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Malaysian bush-cricket Through Different Life Stages
Eggs of malaysian bush-cricket are typically laid in the ground or on plant stems, often in warm and moist environments that facilitate growth. Nymphs can be found in areas rich in foliage, such as grasslands and forests, where they navigate through the underbrush searching for food and shelter. Adults mainly inhabit areas with abundant vegetation where they can feed, mate, and sing to attract partners, making dense greenery or crops common searching grounds for encountering this stage of malaysian bush-cricket. To find different growth stages, one must explore soil and plant stems for eggs, leafy areas for nymphs, and dense vegetation for adults.
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The malaysian bush-cricket can cause toxic reactions with a wide range of severity. However, the toxins are typically targeted at their prey and predators. They are usually not fatal to humans.

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Are Malaysian bush-cricket harmful to humans?

Katy is not poisonous, and generally does not actively attack people, but there are still some reports about biting. Some mouth organs are like pliers and have a strong bite force. When it senses danger, it may bite. After being bitten by Katydid, there will be a strong pain, but fortunately this insect is not poisonous.
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