Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus

(Morse, 1901)

Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus is a of meadow katydid in the Tettigoniidae. It belongs to a of small to medium-sized katydids commonly known as meadow katydids or coneheads. Members of this subspecies are part of the larger Conocephalus fasciatus , which includes several geographically variable forms across North America. These insects are known for their stridulatory songs produced by males to attract mates.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus: /kəˌnoʊˈsɛfələs fæˌsiˈeɪtəs vɪˈsaɪnəs/

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Taxonomic Status

According to the Catalogue of Life, Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus is listed as a synonym, indicating it may not be currently recognized as a valid by all authorities. The subspecies was originally described by Morse in 1901.

Subgenus Placement

This is placed in the subgenus Anisoptera within Conocephalus, a grouping characterized by particular morphological features of the wings and body form.

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