Banza nitida

Banza nitida, the Hawai'i rainforest katydid, is a species of conehead katydid endemic to the Big Island of Hawai'i, where it inhabits native forests across the island.

Description

Banza nitida is a green and brown conehead katydid approximately 20mm across with uniformly green antennae.

Distribution and habitat

Historically, Banza nitida was present in native forests across the island, with collections near Kona, Kohala, and the Stainback highway near Hilo.