About Microcentrum rhombifolium (Saussure, 1859)
Microcentrum rhombifolium, first formally described by Saussure in 1859, is an insect species that belongs to the family Tettigoniidae. It has three widely used common names: greater angle-wing katydid, broad-winged katydid, and angular-winged katydid. This species inhabits trees and shrubs across North America. Fully grown adult individuals of this species measure between 50 to 65 millimetres, equal to 2.0 to 2.6 inches, in total length, and have a distinct rhombus-shaped body. Their solid green coloration acts as camouflage to mimic leaves. Adult Microcentrum rhombifolium are active during late summer and autumn, and produce a characteristic "ticking" mating call.
