
Community identification
Conehead katydid (likely slender conehead)
Neoconocephalus sp.
- Order & Family
- Orthoptera; Tettigoniidae
- Size
- Usually 35–65 mm long, including the elongated wings and cone-shaped head.
Natural Habitat
Tall grasses, reeds, field margins, wetlands, and gardens; often found on vegetation or screens at night.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily eats grasses, sedges, and other vegetation; some individuals also consume small insects or animal matter opportunistically.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and strong-jumping, with long antennae and wings held roof-like over the body. Males produce loud, continuous songs by rubbing their wings; females insert eggs into plant tissue or soil.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and not venomous. It contributes to food webs and may help regulate smaller insects, though large numbers can occasionally damage grasses or crops.