Seashore Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus aigialus
This record describes Conocephalus aigialus (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Presumably requires examination of male cerci--see Internet references.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids)
- Suborder
- Ensifera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae (Katydids)
- Subfamily
- Conocephalinae
- Tribe
- Conocephalini
- Genus
- Conocephalus (Lesser Meadow Katydids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Seaside dunes, etc., presumably
Geographic Range
Southeastern coast: New Jersey to Florida, also on Gulf Coast
Seasonal Activity
July-September (North Carolina)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: From Greek, aigialos , meaning seashore (Internet searches).
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Conocephalus aigialus. 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 Seashore Meadow Katydid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by metrioptera , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Seashore Meadow Katydid
What is Seashore Meadow Katydid?
Seashore Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus aigialus) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Seashore Meadow Katydid?
Presumably requires examination of male cerci--see Internet references.
Where is Seashore Meadow Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Seaside dunes, etc., presumably |
| Range | Southeastern coast: New Jersey to Florida, also on Gulf Coast |
When is Seashore Meadow Katydid active?
Seashore Meadow Katydid: seasonal activity - July-September (North Carolina).