Bug Identifier
Katydid (likely a conehead katydid)
Community identification

Katydid (likely a conehead katydid)

Neoconocephalus sp.

Order & Family
Orthoptera; Tettigoniidae
Size
Usually 35–55 mm (1.4–2.2 in) long, including the wings; females may be larger.
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Natural Habitat

Tall grasses, meadows, marsh edges, crops, and gardens; adults may enter buildings attracted to lights.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily grasses and other plant material, with occasional small insects or insect eggs.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal and strong-jumping or flying insects; males produce loud calls by rubbing their wings, while females use a long, curved ovipositor to insert eggs into vegetation or soil.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to people and not venomous; it may occasionally nibble ornamental plants or crops. Katydids provide food for birds, reptiles, bats, and predatory insects.