Subject: This bug is devouring my post oak trees
Location: Bastrop County, Texas
July 9, 2012 11:14 am
It ”sings” all night and makes a horrible noise. It makes it difficult to sleep they are so loud. As they get older they turn reddish brown and get about 2 inches long. They eat the leaves off my post oaks and leave poop everywhere. What can I do to get rid of them?
Signature: Peggie Gustafson
Hi Peggie,
According to BugGuide, this Greater Arid Land Katydid, Neobarrettia spinosa, is also called the Red Eyed Devil. They are a predatory species of Katydid and they are reported to be capable of producing a painful bite. We do not give extermination advice. Was your photo really taken in 2007? You have waited such a long time to get an identification.