Acripeza reticulata video (Australian native katydid)

[Staehilomyces]

Video of one of these insects I found in a local bush reserve. Their aposematic display is amazing!

 

[RoachCoach]

You missed the fact that the male has the same aposematic colors as the female but has a more rad sleek body style. What are they mimicking to not be eaten? Just the aposematism with no affect? The matte black and that coloration is bonkers!

 

[Staehilomyces]

You missed the fact that the male has the same aposematic colors as the female but has a more rad sleek body style. What are they mimicking to not be eaten? Just the aposematism with no affect? The matte black and that coloration is bonkers!

As far as I know, they aren't mimicking anything, merely using their bright coloration to deter predators should their camouflage fail.

 

[Arthroverts]

Another great video @Staehilomyces!

I know, I know, but...thoughts on how they might do in captivity?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[Staehilomyces]

Another great video @Staehilomyces!

I know, I know, but...thoughts on how they might do in captivity?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

Okay, bit late, but I felt like telling you I recently had my first captive born nymph of this species hatch!

 

[Arthroverts]

Oh awesome, that’s great to hear. How many eggs/nymphs do you have in total? What medium do they lay in?

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[XxSpiderQueenxX]

Okay, bit late, but I felt like telling you I recently had my first captive born nymph of this species hatch!

Ooh, that’s great. I love this species’ coloration