Conocephalus

Guides

• Conocephalus cinereus

  Caribbean Meadow Katydid

  Conocephalus cinereus is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the Caribbean Meadow Katydid. It belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, which includes abundant orthopterans in eastern North America and adjacent regions. As with other Conocephalus species, it possesses the characteristic long, thread-like antennae that distinguish katydids from true grasshoppers. The species has been documented across the Caribbean region and parts of Central and North America.

  katydidmeadow-katydidbush-cricketCaribbeanOrthopteraTettigoniidaeConocephalinaeConocephalus

• Conocephalus hygrophilus

  Conocephalus hygrophilus is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Rehn & Hebard in 1915. As a member of the genus 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 habitats. Like other Conocephalus species, it is expected to possess the characteristic long, thread-like antennae that distinguish katydids from true grasshoppers, along with enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping.

  katydidmeadow-katydidconeheadwetlandsoutheastern-USAOrthopteraTettigoniidaeConocephalushygrophilusmoist-habitat-specialist

• Conocephalus resacensis

  Brownsville meadow katydid

  Conocephalus resacensis, the Brownsville meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1915. The species is found in North America, with distribution records indicating presence in Texas.

  meadow-katydidorthopteratettigoniidaeconocephalustexasnorth-america