Lesser Meadow Katydid

Tall grass, meadows, roadsides, and marshy areas across North America.

Opportunistic omnivores; they feed on grasses, seeds, wildflowers, and occasionally small insects like aphids.

Nymphs and adults are active during the day. Males produce a high-pitched buzzing song to attract mates. They are known for their long antennae and powerful hind legs used for jumping.

They pose no risk to humans as they do not bite or sting. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as both a food source for birds and spiders, and as occasional predators of plant pests.