Coneheads

Copiphorini

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Copiphorini: //ˌkoʊ.pɪˈfɔɹ.ɪ.naɪ//

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Images

Broad-tipped conehead (Neoconocephalus triops) by Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Broad-tipped Conehead (Neoconocephalus triops) by KyleCMSmith. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Neoconocephalus triops in Central Florida by The Eloquent Peasant. Used under a CC0 license.
Neoconocephalus triops (Tettigoniidae) by Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Neoconocephalus triops by Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Broad-tipped Conehead Katydid - Neoconocephalus triops, near Leesville, Louisiana by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

The Copiphorini are a tribe of bush crickets or katydids within the family Tettigoniidae, known for their distinctive cone-shaped head projections. They are recognized for their size, robust form, and the ability to produce loud songs for identification.

Physical Characteristics

Species vary in length from about 24 to 74 mm (1 to 3 in). Females are generally larger than males, and in some cases, the largest male is smaller than the smallest female. They have filamentous antennae that are longer than their bodies and an extended, cone-shaped projection on their heads.

Identification Tips

Distinguished from Meadow Katydids by a more conical, cone-like fastigium between the front of the eyes; they are larger and more robust.

Habitat

Found primarily in southeastern and eastern U.S. regions.

Distribution

23 species in 4 genera north of Mexico.

Diet

Herbivorous; details of specific diets are not provided.

Life Cycle

Not detailed in the provided information.

Reproduction

The ovipositor is straight and slender, bearing no teeth.

Predators

Not specified in the provided information.

Conservation Status

Not specified in the provided information.

Ecosystem Role

Part of the ecological community as herbivores and as prey for various predators, contributing to the food web.

Economic Impact

Not specified in the provided information.

Cultural Significance

Not specified in the provided information.

Health Concerns

Not specified in the provided information.

Evolution

Previously considered a subfamily (the Copiphorinae), now placed in the subfamily Conocephalinae.

Similar Taxa

Misconceptions

Often considered as a distinct subfamily; clarification needed on classification.

Tags

  • katydids
  • Coneheads
  • Tettigoniidae
  • orthoptera