What is another word for Family Tettigoniidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli tˌɛtɪɡˈə͡ʊnɪˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
The Family Tettigoniidae is commonly referred to as the katydid family, owing to the buzzing sound they make. It is a diverse group of insects with over 6,400 species found worldwide. Katydid family members vary in size and color, with some species being less than one centimeter long while others may grow to over ten centimeters. These insects are part of the Orthoptera order, which includes crickets and grasshoppers. They have an elongated body with large, powerful hind legs, which aid in jumping and flight. Synonyms for the Family Tettigoniidae include bush crickets and long-horned grasshoppers.
