Tettigoniidae
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Conocephalus attenuatus
Long-tailed Meadow Katydid, Lance-tailed Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus attenuatus is a meadow katydid species in the family Tettigoniidae, found in North America. It is commonly known as the long-tailed meadow katydid or lance-tailed meadow katydid, referencing its distinctive elongated ovipositor. The species belongs to the subfamily Conocephalinae, a group abundant in grassland and wetland habitats of eastern North America. Like other meadow katydids, it produces species-specific acoustic signals through stridulation for mate attraction.
Conocephalus brevipennis
Short-winged Meadow Katydid
The short-winged meadow katydid (Conocephalus brevipennis) is a small, flightless katydid native to North America and the Caribbean. Males produce species-specific stridulations by rubbing forewing structures together to attract mates. Females are distinguished by a prominent sword-like ovipositor used to deposit eggs in protected locations. The species is active primarily in late summer and autumn.
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.
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 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 nigropleurum
Black-sided Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus nigropleurum, the black-sided meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Michigan. As a member of the subfamily Conocephalinae, it shares characteristics with other meadow katydids and coneheads, including long antennae and association with grassy habitats.
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 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.
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.
Cyrtophyllicus chlorum
Chaparral Shieldback
Cyrtophyllicus chlorum is a rare species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is the sole described species in the genus Cyrtophyllicus. The species has been documented in limited localities in California, with observations concentrated in the Winters area. Its rarity and restricted distribution make it of particular interest to entomologists and naturalists.
Decticita
shield-backed katydids
Decticita is a genus of shield-backed katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, established by Hebard in 1939. The genus contains at least three described species distributed in western North America, particularly California. Members are characterized by their reduced or modified forewings and shield-like pronotum typical of the shield-backed katydid group. The genus name reflects its relationship to the broader Decticinae group within Tettigoniidae.
Decticita balli
Ball's Little Shieldback
Decticita balli, commonly known as Ball's Little Shieldback, is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Hebard in 1939 and is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. The species belongs to the tribe Platycleidini within the subfamily Tettigoniinae.
Eremopedes balli
Ball's Shieldback, Ball's shieldback katydid
Eremopedes balli is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, commonly known as Ball's Shieldback. It is found in North America, with records from Arizona and Colorado. The species was described by Caudell in 1902 and includes two recognized subspecies: E. b. balli and E. b. pallidus. As a member of the Platycleidini tribe, it belongs to a group of katydids characterized by their distinctive pronotal morphology.
Eremopedes covilleae
Creosote Shieldback
Eremopedes covilleae, commonly known as the Creosote Shieldback, is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Hebard in 1934 and is found in North America, with records from Texas. The common name suggests a probable association with creosote bush (Larrea tridentata).
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.
Eremopedes scudderi
Scudder's Shieldback
Eremopedes scudderi is a species of shield-backed katydid in the genus Eremopedes, family Tettigoniidae. It was described by Cockerell in 1898 and is found in North America, with distribution records from Mexico and the southwestern United States including Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. As a member of the shield-backed katydid group, it belongs to a lineage characterized by modified forewings that form a protective covering over the abdomen. The species is known from relatively few observations (47 records on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be uncommon or under-recorded.
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).
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 aequalis
uniform shieldback
Idiostatus aequalis, commonly known as the uniform shieldback, is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is native to western North America and is characterized by its distinctive shield-like pronotum that extends backward over the abdomen. The species was first described by Scudder in 1899 under the basionym Cacopteris aequalis. Like other members of the genus Idiostatus, it belongs to the tribe Platycleidini within the subfamily Tettigoniinae.
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 bechteli
Bechtel's Shieldback
Idiostatus bechteli is a species of shieldback katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Rentz in 1973. It belongs to a genus of flightless katydids restricted to western North America. The species is known from Nevada and represents one of several Idiostatus species adapted to arid and semi-arid environments of the Great Basin region.
Idiostatus fuscus
Dark Shieldback
Idiostatus fuscus is a shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Caudell in 1934. The species is endemic to North America, with confirmed records from California. As a member of the Platycleidini tribe, it belongs to a group of katydids characterized by their shield-like pronotal morphology. The common name "Dark Shieldback" refers to its coloration and the distinctive expanded pronotum that covers much of the thorax.
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 inyo
Inyo Shieldback
Idiostatus inyo is a species of shieldback katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Rehn & Hebard in 1920. It is endemic to California and is associated with the Inyo Mountains region, from which its specific epithet derives. The species belongs to a genus of flightless, ground-dwelling katydids commonly known as shieldbacks due to their enlarged, shield-like pronotum that covers much of the thorax and wings. Like other Idiostatus species, it is adapted to arid and semi-arid mountain environments.
Idiostatus variegatus
variegated shield-back, variegated shieldback
Idiostatus variegatus, commonly known as the variegated shield-back, is a shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. The species was described by Caudell in 1907. It belongs to the genus Idiostatus, which comprises shield-backed katydids characterized by their distinctive pronotal morphology.
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 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.
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.
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.
Leptophyes
bush-crickets, katydids
Leptophyes is a genus of bush-crickets in the family Tettigoniidae, erected by Franz Xaver Fieber in 1853. Members are characterized by exceptionally long antennae, often exceeding four times the body length, and elongated legs with tibiae twice the length of the pronotum. The genus belongs to the subfamily Phaneropterinae, a group known for acoustic communication involving sound production by both sexes. Species occur across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Leptophyes 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.
Melanoplus davisi
Melanoplus davisi is a species of spur-throated grasshopper in the family Acrididae, described by Hebard in 1918 from the southeastern United States. It belongs to the large genus Melanoplus, which contains numerous economically and ecologically significant grasshopper species. The species appears to be relatively poorly documented in the primary grasshopper literature of the western United States, suggesting it may be of limited distribution or abundance compared to more widespread Melanoplus species.
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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.
Neduba convexa
Convex Shieldback
Neduba convexa is a species of shield-backed katydid in the family Tettigoniidae, described by Caudell in 1907. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from California. The species belongs to the tribe Apteropedetini and is one of approximately 20 species in the genus Neduba. Like other shield-backed katydids, it possesses a flattened, shield-like pronotum that extends backward over the abdomen.
Neduba propsti
Santa Catalina Island Shieldback, Catalina shield-back cricket, Propst's shieldback
Neduba propsti is a shield-backed katydid endemic to Santa Catalina Island, California. The species was described in 1981 and is one of nine previously described species in the relict genus Neduba, which underwent comprehensive taxonomic revision using molecular phylogenetics, morphology, calling song analysis, and karyotypes. Like other Neduba species, it represents part of a diversification pattern shaped by cycles of allopatric isolation and secondary contact in western North America.
Neobarrettia
arid-land katydid, spiny predatory katydid
Neobarrettia is a genus of nine North American predatory katydids distinguished by prominent spines and powerful mandibles adapted for carnivory. These insects inhabit arid and semi-arid regions from the southwestern United States through Mexico. They are known for aggressive threat displays and the ability to inflict painful bites when handled.
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.