"The Sound of Survival: How Katydids Hear with Their Legs!" The katydid bug, a fascinating creature often found in gardens and forests, has a unique adaptation that sets it apart in the insect world: it hears through specialized holes in its hind legs, known as the tympanal organs. This remarkable auditory system allows katydids to detect and respond to sound frequencies that are crucial for their survival and reproduction. Unlike many insects that rely on antennae or other body parts to sense v

A quick guide to how I housed my giant hooded katydids when I first got them #katydid | Jumping spider & Moth life