My NZ mini beast report

We have been learning about mini beast.We have been creating information report on a mini beast of are choice. The mini beast we chose had to be in NZ.Here is my writing. I worked with Joe.

Katydid

What they are

Katydid are shaped like a leaf. They have wings so they can fly. Their wings
fold along their abdomen. When they are young their wings are 10mm and
when they are an adult it is 40mm.Their bodies are 15m long. Females are
equipped with a long straight ovipositor for laying eggs in soil just like a weta.
Did you know that their bite can be strong. Their common names are katydid,
kiki pounamu and they are also known as NZ bush cricket. There are two
main types in NZ of Katydid. The two types are the leaf shaped katydid and
the longhorn grasshopper or meadow katydid. Katydid bodies look like leaves.
They are a lite green. When they are young they have a bright pink on them.
The meadow katydid often have broun wings. They are a type of grasshopper.
They have got big back legs so they can jump and their antennae can be 2-3
times the length of their bodies to help them navigate in the dark. They have
very good camouflage in the bush. Like weta their ears are on their front legs.

Habitat

Katydid live throughout NZ. They are common in NZ.

Feeding

Katydid mostly eat leaves and grass but they have been known to eat fruit and
a few tiny insects. 

 Social behavior

Katydids make a chirping sound. The’re nocturnal so they come out at night. 

Threats

Katydid get eaten by cats, possums, rats and stoats.They are not threatened,
which means they are not endangered. 

When you are in the garden look out for the katydid. They are a cool insect.
Make sure you look after them.