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Striking image shows giant hooded katydid hatchling perched on adult

This giant hooded katydid hatchling may not yet live up to its name, but one day it could match its parents for size

9 April 2025

Giant hooded katydid hatchling rests atop adult at London Zoo (c) London Zoo

London Zoo

This image shows a recently hatched giant hooded katydid (Siliquofera grandis) resting atop an adult. While this hatchling may not yet live up to its name, adults can grow up to 13 centimetres long and weigh 20 grams, eating leaves to get so big. They are native to the rainforests of South-East Asia. This photo was taken at London Zoo, which has a breeding programme.

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