Insects of New Junction - Sluggish snout nosed Katydid

Image: Jie Yu 

All four species of Mygalopsis are restricted to south-western Australia where they inhabit the wetter heathlands. Males ‘sing’ at night, head down, on the lower stems of shrubs. Adults measure about 4 cm in body length and are notable for their relatively short hind legs and very short wings. Females are distinguished by a sword-like ovipositor - a tube-like organ used for the laying of eggs.