Conocephalus nigropleuroides
Fox, 1912
tidewater meadow katydid
A small meadow katydid in the Conocephalus, described by Fox in 1912. Known from the southeastern United States coastal region. Like other members of Conocephalinae, it possesses the characteristic long, thread-like typical of katydids and a prominent ovipositor in females. The name references dark lateral markings ('nigro-' = black, 'pleur-' = side).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Conocephalus nigropleuroides: /ˌkɒnəˈsɛfələs ˌnɪɡroʊpluˈrɔɪdiːz/
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Habitat
Coastal and near-coastal environments in the southeastern United States, including tidewater regions of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
Distribution
Southeastern United States: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Minstrels of the meadow: Short-winged meadow katydid, Conocephalus brevipennis — Bug of the Week
- The Changing Distributions of our Grasshoppers, Crickets and Relatives - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Bug Eric: Orthoptera Thursday: The Katydid's Menu
- What’s the difference between a cricket and a grasshopper? - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Great Golden Digger
- Bug Eric: October 2022