Conocephalus hygrophilus

Rehn & Hebard, 1915

Conocephalus hygrophilus is a of meadow katydid in the Tettigoniidae, described by Rehn & Hebard in 1915. As a member of the Conocephalus, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized katydids commonly known as lesser meadow katydids or coneheads. The species epithet "hygrophilus" suggests an affinity for moist or wet . Like other Conocephalus species, it is expected to possess the characteristic long, thread-like that distinguish katydids from true grasshoppers, along with enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conocephalus hygrophilus: /ˌkɒnəˈsɛfələs haɪˈɡrɒfɪləs/

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Habitat

The specific epithet "hygrophilus" (from Greek hygro- meaning "wet, moist" and -philus meaning "loving") indicates this is associated with wet or moist environments. Based on this naming and the of related Conocephalus species, it likely inhabits wetlands, marshy areas, or other humid .

Distribution

Recorded from the southeastern United States: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

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