http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab#91c7ec41-047a-458f-aefa-8ce340382085 They are not really the same thing, but there are occasionally instances in Science that a species common name inaccurately describes the species. A good example of this is my favorite bird of prey, the Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Until sometime around the mid to late 1930's this falcon was known as a "Duck Hawk", it's not a hawk at all, it's a falcon. This is why scientist prefer to describe species by their scientific name. The term "grasshopper" is very generic, similar to the term "Fly" that can refer to one of hundreds of similar species. In general terms, The Katydid is of the family "Tettigoniidae", while (most) Grasshoppers and Locust are of the family "Acrididae" They do not nest in the same manner, Tettigoniidae nest in plant tissue while "Acrididae" prefer soil and make really fun temporary pets for school projects ;-) I have included a link with a nice chart illustrating the differences (in very general terms) of what we commonly call "grasshopper" The link should answer most of your questions.... and hopefully inspire more questions........ Enjoy http://www.ghorganics.com/page12.html Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:46:10 GMT http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab#91c7ec41-047a-458f-aefa-8ce340382085 Sean 2008-09-02T22:46:10Z http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab#25bd475f-c588-4f49-ad01-0ff2668a7c17 A Katydid is another name for a Bush Cricket. Bush Crikets are somewhat similar in appearance to Grasshoppers, but are more closely related to Crickets. Easiest way to tell the difference is to look at the antennae, these are fairly short for grasshoppers, and conspicuously long for bush crickets. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:14:44 GMT http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab#25bd475f-c588-4f49-ad01-0ff2668a7c17 andy 2008-08-29T10:14:44Z http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab#5aa2fff9-1ae7-4313-b527-97326a6542f0 Are they the same thing? Eat the same things? Nest the same places, etc? I found a great big green one on my porch altar last Saturday and checked it out on What'sThatBug.com There's sooo many different colors and shapes and sizes, so what sort of things do they have in common? Thought I'd share the photo anyway. :) I'll post it to my page if all else fails. :) ~S Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:38:18 GMT http://entomologyfreaks.tribe.net/thread/95e6235e-5a0d-49d0-834f-2731c281a9ab#5aa2fff9-1ae7-4313-b527-97326a6542f0 Baya 2008-08-27T20:38:18Z