"all animal type monsters are based on real world animals. Creature entries based on mythological, fictional, or nonexistent animals are usually classified as magical beasts (see below). Besides ordinary fish, birds, reptiles and mammals, the animal type is also applied to depictions of dinosaurs, prehistoric animals, and ""dire"" or specially modified, often larger and scarier, versions of real world animals. Some real world animals are not given the animal type in the game. Examples include arthropods (insects, spiders, etc.) and worms, which the game classifies as ""vermin"" (see below) and not animals. Mollusks, such as octopuses, are often classified as"
"as spiders and assassin bugs, or flowers, to prevent predation. The nymphs remain in a mimic state only until they are large enough to escape predation. Once they complete their last molt, they are then prepared to mate. Tettigoniids are found on every continent except Antarctica. The vast majority of katydid species live in the tropical regions of the world. For example, the Amazon basin rain forest is home to over 2000 species of katydids. However, katydids are found in the cool, dry temperate regions, as well, with about 255 species in North America. The Tettigoniidae are a large family"
"Chlorobalius leucoviridis Chlorobalius leucoviridis, commonly known as the spotted predatory katydid, is a species of long-horned grasshopper in the family Tettigoniidae. It is a predator and is an acoustic aggressive mimic of cicadas; by imitating the sounds and movements made by female cicadas, it lures male cicadas to within its reach and then eats them. ""Chlorobalius leucoviridis"" was first described by the Prussian/Australian botanist and entomologist Johann Gottlieb Otto Tepper in 1896. It forms part of the family Tettigoniidae, the subfamily Listroscelidinae and the tribe Terpendrini, the gum-leaf katyatids. It is the only species in the monotypic genus ""Chlorobalius"". The"
"put up a formidable threat posture when under attack, and defends with a powerful bite and a nasty rear kick. Neobarrettia spinosa The Neobarrettia spinosa, also known as greater arid-land katydid, red eyed katydid (or red eyed devil), giant Texas katydid, is a cricket of the katydid (""Tettigoniidae"") family that is native to west-southern United States and northern Mexico. ""Neobarrettia spinosa"" inhabits in Oak-juniper woodlands and arid-land deserts with mesquites or other brushes. ""Neobarrettia spinosa"" is an aggressive insect. It spreads and shakes its wings when it threats. ""Neobarrettia spinosa"" is a carnivorous insect. It agiley stalks through the underbrush"
"and small insects. They often leave a characteristic pattern of holes, arranged in a straight line horizontally across leaves upon which they have fed. They typically return just prior to dawn to a designated and well-concealed resting place within vegetation or leaf litter, where they remain throughout the day. An important source of nutrition for many vertebrates, including birds, bats, snakes, lizards and monkeys, katydids are a critical link in the food chain in their biome. Intense predatory pressure from these animals has forced these insects to evolve certain morphological and behavioral defensive defenses to avoid predation by other animals."
"imitative (onomatopoeic) τέττιξ, ""tettix"", cicada. All of these names such as ""tettix"" with repeated sounds are onomatopoeic, imitating the stridulation of these insects. The common name katydid is also onomatopoeic and comes from the particularly loud, three-pulsed song, ka-ty-did, of the nominate subspecies of the North American ""Pterophylla camellifolia"", often called the common true katydid. Tettigoniids range in size from as small as to as large as . The smaller species typically live in drier or more stressful habitats which may lead to their small size. The small size is associated with greater agility, faster development, and lower nutritional needs."
"Neobarrettia spinosa The Neobarrettia spinosa, also known as greater arid-land katydid, red eyed katydid (or red eyed devil), giant Texas katydid, is a cricket of the katydid (""Tettigoniidae"") family that is native to west-southern United States and northern Mexico. ""Neobarrettia spinosa"" inhabits in Oak-juniper woodlands and arid-land deserts with mesquites or other brushes. ""Neobarrettia spinosa"" is an aggressive insect. It spreads and shakes its wings when it threats. ""Neobarrettia spinosa"" is a carnivorous insect. It agiley stalks through the underbrush and macerates grasshoppers, other katydids, caterpillars, small frogs, lizards, geckos, and any other small animal it can overpower. These animals"
"some species with a body length of more than 50 mm, not counting the antennae or ovipositor, which are long, typically about as long as the body. The ovipositor is long and sword-like, and used for oviposition in soil. Saginae The Saginae, commonly known as the predatory katydids or predatory bush-crickets, is a subfamily of the family Tettigoniidae (the bush-crickets or katydids). They are mostly found in Europe, west and central Asia and southern Africa. The Saginae are specialist carnivores, which is unusual among the Orthoptera. Their specialist carnivory and appropriately adapted digestive tracts even were regarded as unique in"
"female cicadas, and visually by the use of synchronised body movements similar to those exhibited by the females. Remarkably, the katydid has the ability to mimic the sounds and movements of a number of different prey species, even some species with which it has never had direct contact. Chlorobalius leucoviridis Chlorobalius leucoviridis, commonly known as the spotted predatory katydid, is a species of long-horned grasshopper in the family Tettigoniidae. It is a predator and is an acoustic aggressive mimic of cicadas; by imitating the sounds and movements made by female cicadas, it lures male cicadas to within its reach and"
"and ""Platycleis"") are in this subfamily. In the Orthoptera Species File, the following are listed: The Mormon cricket, actually a katydid and member of this subfamily, has been known to cause extensive damage when it breeds in large numbers in cropland. 123 species are native to North America. Tettigoniinae The subfamily Tettigoniinae, sometimes called shield-backed katydids, contains hundreds of species, which are native to the Americas, Australia, southern Africa, Europe (especially Mediterranean), and the Near East. The faunas of the Neotropics and Australia are more closely related to one other than to those of southern Africa, although the three groups"
"Saginae The Saginae, commonly known as the predatory katydids or predatory bush-crickets, is a subfamily of the family Tettigoniidae (the bush-crickets or katydids). They are mostly found in Europe, west and central Asia and southern Africa. The Saginae are specialist carnivores, which is unusual among the Orthoptera. Their specialist carnivory and appropriately adapted digestive tracts even were regarded as unique in the order Orthoptera, but at least some members of two other subfamilies, the Austrosaginae and Listroscelidinae are partly or completely predatory as well, and until recently those subfamilies were included in the Saginae. Members of the Saginae are gracile"
"from the stomach, and using their powerful mandibles to inflict a painful bite. Autohaemorrhaging of hemolymph, which contains toxic phytotoxins, is another defensive strategy used by many species of katydids and possibly also the members of genus ""Panoploscelis"". In addition to these adaptations, their massive size and the strength of their heavily armored, thorny legs offers them significant protection. They are sometimes consumed by local indigenous people such as the Siona and Secoya people of eastern Ecuador. Panoploscelis Panoploscelis (commonly referred to as spiny lobster katydids or giant lobster crickets) is a genus of very large insects belonging to the"
"Cantharidin Cantharidin is an odorless, colorless fatty substance of the terpenoid class, which is secreted by many species of blister beetles. It is a burn agent or a poison in large doses, but preparations containing it were historically used as aphrodisiacs. In its natural form, cantharidin is secreted by the male blister beetle and given to the female as a copulatory gift during mating. Afterwards, the female beetle covers her eggs with it as a defense against predators. Poisoning from cantharidin is a significant veterinary concern, especially in horses, but it can also be poisonous to humans if taken internally"
"""Olcinia"". The Orthoptera Species file lists the following: In addition, two new species 'Sathrophyllia"" ""saeedi' and 'Sathrophyllia"" ""irshadi' were described in 2014. Sathrophyllia Sathrophyllia is a genus of Asian bush cricket or katydid in the sub-family Pseudophyllinae and tribe Cymatomerini. They are usually found on the branches of bushes or trees where they sit close to a branch and spread out their forelegs and antennae along the branch and hold themselves close to the surface with their middle pair of legs. Some species like ""S. rugosa"" have cryptic colouration that matches the bark making them very hard to spot. Further"
"found to the midwest. Amblycorypha oblongifolia The Oblong-Winged katydid (""Amblycorypha oblongifolia"") is a species of katydid, or bush-cricket, of the family Tettigoniidae (long-horned grasshoppers). The color of the Oblong-Winged katydid is either green, tan, pink, or a dark tan or orange. Green is the most common amongst this species of katydid. Pink and tan are rare, but dark tan or orange is very rare. The origin of the unusual color stem from genetics, not from gender, age, or environment. The color is apparent from birth, and throughout their life. The Oblong-Winged katydid is common throughout the northeast of North America,"
"Caddisfly The caddisflies, or order Trichoptera, are a group of insects with aquatic larvae and terrestrial adults. There are approximately 14,500 described species, most of which can be divided into the suborders Integripalpia and Annulipalpia on the basis of the adult mouthparts. Integripalpian larvae construct a portable casing to protect themselves as they move around looking for food, while Annulipalpian larvae make themselves a fixed retreat in which they remain, waiting for food to come to them. The affinities of the small third suborder Spicipalpia are unclear, and molecular analysis suggests it may not be monophyletic. Also called sedge-flies or"
"Tettigoniidae Insects in the family Tettigoniidae are commonly called bush crickets (in the British Isles), katydids (in the United States), or long-horned grasshoppers (obsolete). More than 6,400 species are known. Part of the suborder Ensifera, the Tettigoniidae are the only extant family in the superfamily Tettigonioidea. Primarily nocturnal in habit, with strident mating calls, many katydids exhibit mimicry and camouflage, commonly with shapes and colors similar to leaves. The family name, Tettigoniidae, is derived from the genus ""Tettigonia"", first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. In Latin ""tettigonia"" means leafhopper; it is from the Greek ""tettigonion"", the diminutive of the"
"On average, C. fasciatus are 18–26 mm in length and are usually a combination of brown and green in color. In males, the cerci are green and have a stout tooth on the inner border as well as a tip that is weakly flattened. They have a straight ovipositor that is two-thirds the length of the hind femur. The Slender Meadow Katydid has a soft song that is a sequence of alternating ticks and buzzes that vary in duration from 1–20 seconds. Conocephalus fasciatus Conocephalus fasciatus (common name slender meadow katydid) is a species of katydid of the family Tettigoniidae"
"Pseudophyllinae The subfamily Pseudophyllinae contains numerous species in the family Tettigoniidae, the katydids or bush crickets. Sometimes called ""true katydids"", together with the crickets of suborder Ensifera, they form part of the insect order Orthoptera which also contains grasshoppers. Members of the group are noted for their remarkable camouflage. They closely resemble dried leaves, including veins, various blotches and even bite marks. The Pseudophyllinae may be subdivided into the following tribes (the first 17 of which are sometimes grouped into the super-tribes: Pleminiiti and Pseudophylliti) and genera. Some notable species are also listed here: Auth.: (Brunner von Wattenwyl 1895) -"
"Tettigoniids are tree-living insects that are most commonly heard at night during summer and early fall. Tettigoniids may be distinguished from the grasshopper by the length of their filamentous antennae, which may exceed their own body length, while grasshoppers' antennae are always relatively short and thickened. The lifespan of a katydid is about a year, with full adulthood usually developing very late. Females most typically lay their eggs at the end of summer beneath the soil or in plant stem holes. The eggs are typically oval and laid in rows on the host plant. The way their ovipositor is formed"
"Camelid Camelids are members of the biological family Camelidae, the only currently living family in the suborder Tylopoda. The extant members of this group are: dromedary camels, Bactrian camels, wild Bactrian camels, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, and guanacos. Camelids are even-toed ungulates classified in the order Cetartiodactyla, along with pigs, whales, deer, cattle, antelope, and many others. Camelids are large, strictly herbivorous animals with slender necks and long legs. They differ from ruminants in a number of ways. Their dentition show traces of vestigial central incisors in the incisive bone, and the third incisors have developed into canine-like tusks. Camelids also"
"with their environment. Two black lines can be found on their dorsal shield. The size ranges from 22–40 mm with the females being larger than the males. This species is known to consume a variety of plant species. It has even been recorded eating other Orthoptera. ""O. vulgare"" like most katydids, functions as a food source for other organisms. Orchelimum vulgare Orchelimum vulgare, otherwise known as the common meadow katydid, is a species of Orthoptera found in the central and eastern regions of North America. They are active from mid summer to fall. ""O. vulgare"" is distributed across much of"
"Captorhinidae Captorhinidae (also known as cotylosaurs) is one of the earliest and most basal reptile families, all members of which are extinct. Captorhinids are a clade of small to very large lizard-like reptiles that date from the late Carboniferous through the Permian. Their skulls were much stronger than those of their relatives, the Protorothyrididae, and had teeth that were better able to deal with tough plant material. The postcranial skeleton is very similar to that of advanced reptiliomorph amphibians, so much in fact that the amphibian Seymouriamorpha and Diadectomorpha were thought to be reptiles and grouped together in ""Cotylosauria"" as"
"Amblycorypha oblongifolia The Oblong-Winged katydid (""Amblycorypha oblongifolia"") is a species of katydid, or bush-cricket, of the family Tettigoniidae (long-horned grasshoppers). The color of the Oblong-Winged katydid is either green, tan, pink, or a dark tan or orange. Green is the most common amongst this species of katydid. Pink and tan are rare, but dark tan or orange is very rare. The origin of the unusual color stem from genetics, not from gender, age, or environment. The color is apparent from birth, and throughout their life. The Oblong-Winged katydid is common throughout the northeast of North America, but also can be"
"epidermis. The ovipositor is specialised for the purpose and it has a peculiar shape rather like the curved blade of a field hockey stick. In this respect the ovipositor differs from most other katydids, that tend to have straight, sometimes very long, ovipositors. The best-known pest species is ""Plangia graminea"", a lightly built katydid; it is not of much commercial or agricultural importance, seldom worth controlling, but sometimes causes damage to foliage in vineyards and gardens. Plangia Plangia is a genus of insect in family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as Bush crickets or Katydids. In Afrikaans they are generally known as"
"almost guarantees a bite. They can fly, but they tend to avoid flying where possible. Most often they move ""on foot"" or jumps, which allow them to travel about in bushes and trees. Tettigonia viridissima Tettigonia viridissima, the great green bush-cricket, is a large species of katydid or bush-cricket belonging to the family Tettigoniidae, subfamily Tettigoniinae. This species can be encountered in most of Europe, in the east Palearctic ecozone, in the Near East and in North Africa, especially in meadows, grasslands, prairies and occasionally in gardens at an elevation up to above sea level. The adult males grow up"
"Blattodea Blattodea is an order of insects that contains cockroaches and termites. Formerly, the termites were considered a separate order, Isoptera, but genetic and molecular evidence suggests an intimate relationship with the cockroaches, both cockroaches and termites having evolved from a common ancestor. The Blattodea and the mantises (order Mantodea) are now all considered part of the superorder Dictyoptera. Blattodea includes approximately 4,400 species of cockroach in almost 500 genera, and about 3,000 species of termite in around 300 genera. Termites are pale-coloured, soft-bodied eusocial insects that live in colonies whereas cockroaches, are darker-coloured (often brown), sclerotized, segmented insects. Within"
"The species was named for the distinct ovipositor of the female. The diet of the ""Conocephalus strictus"" consists mostly of grasses. This katydid is found mainly within the range of central Arizona to southern Montana and southern New York to southern Georgia within the United States, but is also found in parts of Mexico and Canada. They can commonly be found in dry grasslands and old fields with grasses. Their preferred habitat is that of open areas of short grass along roadsides and in pastures, and they are usually found in clumps of large numbers. The Straight-lanced Meadow Katydid's song"
"low vegetation in open areas, such as meadows or shores. Cassida viridis Cassida viridis, common name green tortoise beetle, is a species of beetle in the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae). ""Cassida viridis"" can reach a length of . The body is unusually flat and oval shaped. Thorax and elytra are green, without the markings characterizing other Cassida species. Punctuation on the elytra is entirely uniform. Both the legs and the rather short, threadlike antennae are brown. The underside is black. These extremely mimetic beetles can be encountered from April to October. Usually they stay on their food plants, which mainly"
"Illithid In the ""Dungeons & Dragons"" fantasy role-playing game, illithids (commonly known as mind flayers) are monstrous humanoid ""aberrations"" with psionic powers. In a typical ""Dungeons & Dragons"" campaign setting, they live in the moist caverns and cities of the enormous Underdark. Illithids believe themselves to be the dominant species of the multiverse and use other intelligent creatures as thralls, slaves, and chattel. Illithids are well known for making thralls out of other intelligent creatures, as well as feasting on their brains. The illithid is considered ""Product Identity"" by Wizards of the Coast and as such is not released under"
"Metroid (fictional species) The is a fictional extraterrestrial species in the eponymous ""Metroid"" video game series. A floating, jellyfish-like organism with tripartite nuclei, it is capable of siphoning an undetectable life energy from any life form, generally causing the death of the victim in the process. This energy can also be extracted from the Metroid in turn, allowing it to be used as a living power source. Though Metroids are often described as parasites, their nature of immediately devouring all lifeforms more closely resembles that of a predator. Metroids are throughout the series shown to be highly adaptive to outside"
"even to a nearby observer. Similarly, the katydids, a group of grasshopper-like insects found worldwide, are nocturnal and use their cryptic coloration to remain unnoticed during the day. They remain perfectly still, often in a position that increases the effectiveness of their camouflage. Some animals have coloration which makes them highly conspicuous when outside their normal environment but highly cryptic when in it. For example, the blue morpho, a forest butterfly, has iridescent blue upper wings and a 17 cm wingspan. However, because the underwings are dark, when the morpho flies through the flickering light of the forest or even"
"They have a maw of sharp teeth which can be turned inside out and function as defensive spikes. Voidmind Creatures: A voidmind creature is an ordinary creature (such as a normal human or human-like creature or animal) whose mind has been nearly devoured by a mind flayer, but enough has been left intact for basic motor function. Further psionic rituals give these near dead creatures a semblance of life. The resulting creatures act as minions and spies for the Illithids. (From Dragon #150 : Monsters Associated With Illithids: Amorphs, Gelatinous cube, Gray ooze, Lurker above, Mimic, Ochre jelly, Pudding, deadly;"