Katydid versus Cicada

Someone asked what the difference between Katydids and Cicadas is. A Katydid is in the same general family (Tettigoniidae) as grasshoppers, crickets, and locusts. A Cicada is in an entirely different family (Cicadoidea).

Here are some pictures of Katydids:

Katydids in google images
Katydids in Flickr

Here are some pictures of Cicadas:

Cicadas in google images
Cicadas in Flickr

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