Coneheads and Meadow Katydids

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conocephalinae: /ˌkɒnəˌsɛfəˈlaɪniː/

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Summary

Conocephalinae, meaning 'conical head', is an Orthopteran subfamily in the family Tettigoniidae, consisting of Coneheads and Meadow Katydids. It encompasses many genera and species found mainly in North America and worldwide.

Physical Characteristics

Body length 10-74 mm; head formed into a pointed or rounded cone that projects beyond the basal antennal segments. Most species occur in brown and green forms.

Identification Tips

Can be found by their singing or sometimes at lights; difficult to find during the day due to camouflage.

Habitat

Grassy or reedy areas.

Distribution

World-wide; in North America, most species are east of Rockies or in the south. Coneheads are mostly absent from cold-winter arid regions.

Diet

Females typically feed at night on seedheads of grasses.

Tags

• Conocephalinae
• Coneheads
• Meadow Katydids
• Orthoptera
• Tettigoniidae