Katydid
Guides
Conocephalus fasciatus fasciatus
Conocephalus fasciatus fasciatus is a subspecies of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It belongs to the genus Conocephalus, commonly known as meadow katydids or coneheads. The subspecies is currently listed as a synonym in taxonomic databases.
Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus
Conocephalus fasciatus vicinus is a subspecies of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized katydids commonly known as meadow katydids or coneheads. Members of this subspecies are part of the larger Conocephalus fasciatus species complex, which includes several geographically variable forms across North America. These insects are known for their stridulatory songs produced by males to attract mates.
Conocephalus gracillimus
Graceful Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus gracillimus, commonly known as the graceful meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to North America, with records from Florida and broader North American distribution. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it belongs to a group of abundant orthopterans in the eastern United States and adjacent Canada.
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.
Conocephalus nemoralis
woodland meadow katydid
Conocephalus nemoralis, commonly known as the woodland meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to eastern North America, with records from states including Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Missouri. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids, including relatively short wings and an elongated ovipositor in females.
Conocephalus nigropleuroides
tidewater meadow katydid
A small meadow katydid in the genus Conocephalus, described by Fox in 1912. Known from the southeastern United States coastal region. Like other members of subfamily Conocephalinae, it possesses the characteristic long, thread-like antennae typical of katydids and a prominent ovipositor in females. The species name references dark lateral markings ('nigro-' = black, 'pleur-' = side).
Conocephalus occidentalis
Pacific meadow katydid
Conocephalus occidentalis, the Pacific meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in western North America, with distribution records from California and Oregon. As a member of the genus Conocephalus, it is part of a group commonly known as meadow katydids.
Conocephalus saltans
Prairie Meadow Katydid, Western Prairie Grasshopper, Wingless Prairie Grasshopper
Conocephalus saltans, commonly known as the prairie meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. Despite common names suggesting otherwise, it is not a true grasshopper but a katydid (bush-cricket). The species is found in North America, with records from states including Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and others. It belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, which includes abundant orthopterans of grasslands and prairies.
Conocephalus spinosus
San Diego meadow katydid
Conocephalus spinosus, commonly known as the San Diego meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to North America and has been documented in California. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids, including association with grassy habitats. The species was described by Morse in 1901. Available records indicate limited observational data, with 19 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Conocephalus stictomerus
Spot-legged Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus stictomerus, commonly known as the spot-legged meadow katydid, is a small North American katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it belongs to a group of abundant orthopterans associated with grassy and meadow habitats. The species is documented from scattered records in the eastern United States, particularly Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Virginia. Like other meadow katydids, it exhibits typical conocephaline traits including omnivorous feeding habits and stridulatory communication.
Conocephalus strictus
Straight-lanced Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus strictus, the straight-lanced meadow katydid, is a North American katydid notable for the female's exceptionally long, straight ovipositor that exceeds body length. The species exhibits wing dimorphism with short-winged (13–22 mm) and long-winged (21–30 mm) forms. Adults appear in late summer and occur year-round in dry grasslands, old fields, and pastures where they form dense aggregations. Males produce a faint, pulsating purr at 10–20 kHz.
Copiphorini
Coneheads
Copiphorini is a tribe of katydids (Tettigoniidae) within the subfamily Conocephalinae, characterized by a distinctive cone-shaped projection on the head that extends forward in front of the antennae base. Members range from 24 to 74 mm in length, with females typically larger than males. The tribe was originally described as a subfamily (Copiphorinae) by Karny in 1912 but has been reclassified. Species produce loud songs through forewing stridulation and possess straight, slender, toothless ovipositors.
Eremopedes ephippiatus
Saddled Shieldback
Eremopedes ephippiatus, commonly known as the Saddled Shieldback, is a katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species was originally described by Scudder in 1899 under the name Cacopteris ephippiata. It belongs to the tribe Platycleidini, a group of shieldback katydids characterized by their flattened, shield-like pronotum.
Eremopedes kelsoensis
Kelso Shieldback
Eremopedes kelsoensis, known as the Kelso Shieldback, is a shield-backed katydid described by Tinkham in 1972. It belongs to the family Tettigoniidae, which includes katydids and bush crickets. The species is found in California, North America. Very few observations of this species have been documented.
Idionotus
shield-backed katydids
Idionotus is a genus of shield-backed katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, containing seven described species. These insects are endemic to western North America, with records from California and Oregon. The genus was established by Scudder in 1894 and includes species such as the siskiyou shieldback (I. siskiyou) and tehachapi shieldback (I. tehachapi).
Idionotus tehachapi
Tehachapi Shieldback, tehachapi shielback
Idionotus tehachapi, the Tehachapi Shieldback, is a shield-backed katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Hebard in 1934. The species is known from a small number of observations and limited geographic records, primarily from California. As a member of the genus Idionotus, it belongs to a group of katydids characterized by their distinctive shield-like pronotum.
Idiostatus
Idiostatus is a genus of katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, tribe Platycleidini, native to western North America. The genus was established by Pictet in 1888 and contains approximately 28 species. A diagnostic feature is the lateral lobes of the prothorax, which are as deep as they are long. These insects are part of the diverse bush-cricket fauna of the region.
Idiostatus aberrans
Aberrant Shieldback
Idiostatus aberrans is a species of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by David C. F. Rentz in 1973. It belongs to the shieldback katydid group, characterized by a flattened, shield-like pronotum that extends backward over the abdomen. The species occurs in California and is one of several Idiostatus species endemic to western North America. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been observed at least 61 times, indicating it is documented but not extensively studied.
Idiostatus apollo
Apollo Shieldback
Idiostatus apollo, commonly known as the Apollo Shieldback, is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Rentz in 1973 and is found in western North America, specifically in California, Nevada, and Oregon. The species belongs to the subfamily Tettigoniinae and tribe Platycleidini.
Idiostatus hermannii
Idiostatus hermannii is a species of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, originally described as Steiroxys hermannii by Thomas in 1875. It belongs to a genus of North American katydids characterized by relatively short wings and male genitalia with distinctive morphological features. The species has been recorded across the western United States, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.
Idiostatus wymorei
Wymore's Shieldback
Idiostatus wymorei is a shieldback katydid described by Caudell in 1934. It belongs to the genus Idiostatus, a group of flightless katydids characterized by reduced wing pads and shield-like pronota. The species is known from California and is among the least documented members of its genus, with very few observations recorded.
Insara
western bush katydids
Insara is a genus of katydids commonly known as western bush katydids, established by Walker in 1869. The genus belongs to the tribe Insarini within the subfamily Phaneropterinae of family Tettigoniidae. Species in this genus are found primarily in western North America and Mexico, with at least 20 described species recognized. The genus is notable as a host for predatory wasps, particularly Sphex lucae, which paralyzes species such as Insara elegans (elegant bush katydid) to provision its nests.
Insara apache
Apache Bush Katydid
Insara apache, the Apache Bush Katydid, is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is a small to medium-sized bush katydid found in North America, with records from Arizona and potentially broader southwestern distribution. As a member of the subfamily Phaneropterinae, it belongs to a group commonly known as bush katydids or false katydids, which are typically associated with shrubby vegetation.
Insara covilleae
Creosote Bush Katydid
Insara covilleae, commonly known as the creosote bush katydid, is a phaneropterine katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. The species was described by Rehn & Hebard in 1914 and is found in North America, with confirmed records from the southwestern United States and Mexico. The common name reflects its association with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), which serves as a primary host plant. The species is part of the genus Insara, which contains several bush katydid species found in arid and semi-arid regions.
Insara elegans
Elegant Bush Katydid
Insara elegans, commonly known as the elegant bush katydid, is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. The species occurs in western North America, with records from Mexico and several southwestern U.S. states including Arizona, California, Colorado, and Nevada. It is recognized as prey of the digger wasp Sphex lucae, which paralyzes katydids to provision its nest. Two subspecies have been described: I. e. elegans and I. e. consuetipes.
Insara gemmicula
Gemmate Bush Katydid
Insara gemmicula, commonly known as the gemmate bush katydid, is a species of phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to North America, with records from California and other western regions. Like other members of the genus Insara, it is a bush-dwelling katydid associated with woody vegetation. The species was described by Rehn and Hebard in 1914.
Insara juniperi
juniper bush katydid
Insara juniperi is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the juniper bush katydid. The species is native to North America and was described by Hebard in 1935. It belongs to the genus Insara, a group of bush katydids. The specific epithet "juniperi" suggests an association with juniper vegetation.
Insara tessellata
Tessellate Bush Katydid
Insara tessellata, commonly known as the tessellate bush katydid, is a species of phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Arizona. The species was described by Hebard in 1935. As a member of the subfamily Phaneropterinae, it belongs to a group of katydids commonly referred to as bush katydids, which are typically associated with shrubby vegetation.
Inscudderia
cypress katydids
Inscudderia is a genus of katydids commonly known as cypress katydids, comprising three described species native to North America. The genus was established by Caudell in 1921. Species in this genus are associated with cypress trees (Taxodium), with common names reflecting this host relationship: the western cypress katydid (I. taxodii), eastern cypress katydid (I. walkeri), and guinea-cypress katydid (I. strigata).
Inscudderia strigata
guinea-cypress katydid, striped bush katydid
Inscudderia strigata is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as the guinea-cypress katydid or striped bush katydid. It is native to North America, with documented records from Florida and Georgia. The species was described by Scudder in 1898 and belongs to a genus of bush katydids characterized by distinctive morphological features.
Inscudderia taxodii
Western Cypress Katydid, Bald Cypress Katydid
Inscudderia taxodii is a phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Caudell in 1921. The species is commonly known as the western cypress katydid or bald cypress katydid, reflecting its association with cypress trees. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri.
Lea
Lea is a monotypic genus of katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, established by Caudell in 1906. The genus contains a single species, Lea floridensis, commonly known as the Florida true katydid. These insects belong to the subfamily Pseudophyllinae and tribe Pterophyllini. The genus is native to the southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Florida and Georgia.
Leptoglossus
leaf-footed bugs
Leptoglossus is a genus of true bugs in the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae, tribe Anisoscelini. Species are characterized by leaflike dilations of the hind tibia, a diagnostic trait of the genus. The genus is distributed throughout the Americas, with some introduced populations in Europe and Asia. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, notably L. occidentalis, which has become invasive in multiple continents.
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punctatissima
Speckled Bush-cricket
Leptophyes punctatissima, commonly known as the Speckled Bush-cricket, is a flightless bush-cricket species distributed across most of Europe. It belongs to the subfamily Phaneropterinae and exhibits distinctive acoustic behavior where both sexes stridulate. Males produce calling songs to which females respond with brief chirps, creating a duetting communication system. The species has been studied extensively for its auditory physiology and directional hearing capabilities.
Metrioptera
bush crickets, bog bush crickets, meadow bush crickets
Metrioptera is a genus of bush crickets (Tettigoniidae) in the tribe Platycleidini, commonly known as bog and meadow bush crickets. The genus contains approximately 10 species distributed across Eurasia, including notable species such as Metrioptera brachyptera (the bog bush cricket), M. roeselii (Roesel's bush cricket), and M. bicolor. Species within this genus have been extensively studied as model organisms for understanding insect dispersal, population genetics, and acoustic communication. Several species exhibit wing dimorphism, with both fully winged and short-winged or flightless forms occurring within populations.
Metrioptera sphagnorum
bog katydid
Metrioptera sphagnorum, the bog katydid, is a shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, particularly in Canada. The species is notable for its distinctive acoustic behavior: males produce a prolonged trill song that alternates regularly between two intensity levels, with corresponding audio and ultrasonic frequency modes.
Microcentrum californicum
California Angle-winged Katydid, California Anglewing
Microcentrum californicum, the California Angle-winged Katydid, is the smallest member of its genus, with adults measuring 41-52 millimeters. Males possess a brown stridulation area on the shoulders, similar to the Lesser Angle-wing Katydid, but the species' geographic range prevents confusion. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Microcentrum latifrons
southwestern angle-wing katydid, Southwestern Anglewing
Microcentrum latifrons, the southwestern angle-wing katydid, is a species of phaneropterine katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is one of six Microcentrum species in North America and among the smallest members of its genus. Adults are leaf-mimicking katydids with green coloration typical of the group. The species has a restricted range in the southwestern United States.
Microcentrum minus
Texas Angle-wing Katydid, Texas Anglewing
Microcentrum minus, commonly known as the Texas Angle-wing Katydid, is the smallest species in the genus Microcentrum. It is a leaf-mimicking katydid found only in extreme south Texas, making it the most geographically restricted member of its genus in the United States. Like other angle-wing katydids, it exhibits cryptic green coloration and produces sound through stridulation.
Microcentrum retinerve
lesser angle-winged katydid, Lesser Anglewing
Microcentrum retinerve, commonly known as the lesser angle-winged katydid, is a North American species in the family Tettigoniidae. Adults range from 44-53 millimeters in length, smaller than the related Greater Angle-wing Katydid (M. rhombifolium). Males produce a calling song consisting of 3-5 rapid pulses repeated about once per second. The species is found in deciduous forest habitats from the eastern United States west to Missouri and extreme east Texas.
Montezumina
Montezumina is a genus of phaneropterine katydids (family Tettigoniidae) first described by Hebard in 1925. The genus contains at least 30 described species distributed across the Americas from the southeastern United States through Mexico to Central and South America. Members of this genus belong to the subfamily Phaneropterinae, a diverse group of bush crickets and katydids characterized by their relatively slender bodies and often elongated wings.
Neduba
shield-back katydid
Neduba is a genus of shield-back katydids (Tettigoniidae) endemic to North America. The genus comprises 21 described species, including one extinct species (N. extincta). A 2021 revision established species boundaries using molecular phylogenetics, morphology, quantitative analysis of calling songs, and karyotypes. The group represents a relict lineage whose diversification reflects cycles of allopatric isolation and secondary contact in western North America.
Neobarrettia spinosa
Greater Arid-land Katydid, Red-eyed Katydid, Red-eyed Devil, Giant Texas Katydid, Spiny Bush Katydid
Neobarrettia spinosa is a large, predatory katydid native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Unlike most katydids, it is an obligate carnivore, actively hunting and consuming prey including other insects, small vertebrates, and even endangered songbirds. The species is notable for its striking threat display, during which it rears back, spreads its wings, and exposes its bright coloration while presenting formidable mandibles and spiny forelegs. It is one of only two Neobarrettia species extending into the United States from a genus otherwise restricted to northern Mexico.
Neoconocephalus
common coneheads, conehead katydids
Neoconocephalus is a genus of large katydids in the tribe Copiphorini, commonly known as conehead katydids. Members are characterized by a prominent cone-shaped projection on the head, which varies in shape and size among species. The genus is distributed across the Americas, with many species in North America and additional diversity in Central and South America. Conehead katydids are notable for their acoustic communication, with males producing species-specific songs to attract females. Some species exceed seven centimeters in length, making them among the largest katydids in their range.
Neoconocephalus ensiger
Sword-bearing Conehead, Swordbearer
Neoconocephalus ensiger is a katydid species in the conehead tribe Copiphorini, recognized by the male's elongated, sword-like ovipositor-like structure at the abdomen tip. Males produce loud, distinctive songs through stridulation of modified forewings. The species occurs in grassland and prairie habitats across eastern and central North America. It is primarily nocturnal and has been observed molting to adulthood at night near ultraviolet light sources.
Neoconocephalus melanorhinus
black-nosed conehead
Neoconocephalus melanorhinus, commonly known as the black-nosed conehead, is a species of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is one of the larger conehead katydids, with some members of the genus Neoconocephalus exceeding seven centimeters in length. The species is found in eastern and southeastern North America. Like other coneheads, it produces sound through stridulation, rubbing specialized structures on its forewings together to create species-specific songs.
Neoconocephalus nebrascensis
Nebraska conehead
Neoconocephalus nebrascensis, the Nebraska conehead, is a species of conehead katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, particularly in the central United States including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Kansas. Conehead katydids are among the largest members of the subfamily Conocephalinae, with some species exceeding seven centimeters. They are characterized by their powerful mandibles capable of cracking grass seeds.
Neoconocephalus palustris
marsh conehead
Neoconocephalus palustris, commonly known as the marsh conehead, is a large katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae. It belongs to the conehead group, characterized by a distinctive forward-projecting cone on the head. The species is found in wetland habitats across eastern North America. Like other members of the genus Neoconocephalus, it is among the largest katydids in its range, with some individuals exceeding seven centimeters in length.
Neoconocephalus retusus
Round-tipped Conehead
Neoconocephalus retusus, commonly known as the round-tipped conehead, is a species of katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. Adults range from 37 to 52 mm in length and are active during late summer and autumn. The species is found in the eastern United States and southern Canada, typically in wet grassy and weedy habitats.
Neoconocephalus robustus
robust conehead, crepitating conehead
Neoconocephalus robustus, commonly known as the robust conehead or crepitating conehead, is a North American katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is notable for producing one of the loudest insect songs on record, reaching 116 decibels at a peak frequency of 8 kHz—audible from 500 meters away even inside a moving vehicle with closed windows. The song has a whining quality at distance but becomes painful to hear at close range. This species belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, a group characterized by their elongated, cone-shaped heads.