Conocephalus spinosus

(Morse, 1901)

San Diego meadow katydid

Conocephalus spinosus, commonly known as the San Diego meadow , is a of meadow katydid in the . It is to North America and has been documented in California. As a member of the Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids, including association with grassy . The species was described by Morse in 1901. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 19 observations documented on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Conocephalus spinosus: //ˌkoʊ.noʊˈsɛf.ələs spaɪˈnoʊ.səs//

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Distribution

North America, specifically documented in California.

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists Conocephalus spinosus as a synonym, while GBIF accepts it as a valid . This taxonomic ambiguity reflects ongoing revisionary work in the Conocephalus.

Data Limitations

Despite the being described in 1901, published ecological and behavioral studies specifically targeting C. spinosus appear scarce. Most available information derives from general accounts of the Conocephalus or the Conocephalinae.