Oblong-winged Katydid
Amblycorypha oblongifolia
This record describes Amblycorypha oblongifolia (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Can be green, yellow, or pink.
Wikipedia reference for Amblycorypha oblongifolia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amblycorypha_oblongifolia.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Phaneropterinae
- Genus
- Amblycorypha (Round-headed Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern U.S.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: This species will eat leaves of brambles/blackberries and rose.
Life History
Hatchlings take around 4 months to mature. Eggs usually are laid in soil and during the fall around the first hard frost. They usually hatch the next spring. If exposed to cooler temperatures, they will not hatch until the next spring, even if warmed up.
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Amblycorypha oblongifolia. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Orthoptera includes ~28,000 described species of grasshoppers, crickets, and katydids. Desert locusts can form swarms covering 460 square miles containing up to 80 million individuals per square kilometer.
Ecological role of the group
Grasshoppers and crickets are a primary food source for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Cricket farming is a growing industry - crickets require 12× less feed than cattle to produce the same amount of protein, using 2,000× less water.
Economic and practical significance of the group
A single large locust swarm can consume the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people. The 2019-2021 East Africa locust crisis affected food security for 42 million people across multiple countries. Global crop losses from locusts can reach billions annually.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, UN World Food Programme, research publications. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Oblong-winged Katydid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Lynette Elliott; Additional contributions by Ethan Kistler , metrioptera , Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Oblong-winged Katydid
How do you identify Oblong-winged Katydid?
Can be green, yellow, or pink.
Where is Oblong-winged Katydid found?
Range: Eastern U.S.
What does Oblong-winged Katydid eat?
The diet of the Oblong-winged Katydid includes This species will eat leaves of brambles/blackberries and rose..
What is the life cycle of a Oblong-winged Katydid?
Hatchlings take around 4 months to mature. Eggs usually are laid in soil and during the fall around the first hard frost. They usually hatch the next spring. If exposed to cooler temperatures, they will not hatch until the next spring, even if warmed up.