Insects and Spiders - non-native

Mediterranean katydid (Phaneroptera nana) on Aug 21, 2025

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Commentary

Avatar of commenter Thank you for your report! The photo is dark so I can't see some features that would let me tell the difference between Mediterranean katydid and our native Fork-tailed bush cricket. Nevertheless, Mediterranean katydid seems to be well-established in the Portland area and has been reported all down the Valley. It doesn't seem to be a pest.

Tom Valente
Aug. 25, 2025, 10:32 a.m.