
Community identification
Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus spp.
- Order & Family
- Order Orthoptera, Family Tettigoniidae
- Size
- 15 mm to 35 mm (0.6 to 1.4 inches)
Natural Habitat
Tall grasses, meadows, roadsides, and agricultural fields
Diet & Feeding
Generalist feeders consuming grasses, seeds, and occasionally small insects
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal activities; males produce high-pitched buzzing calls to attract mates using stridulation
Risks & Benefits
Beneficial to ecosystems as a food source for birds and spiders; may cause minor crop damage if populations are high