Bug Identifier
Conehead katydid (likely slender conehead)
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.
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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.