Short-winged Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus brevipennis
This record describes Conocephalus brevipennis (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Typically has short wings, a few mm shorter than body. Males can be recognized by structure of cerci--see SINA page on genus, and the thumbnail below: Female ovipositor is shorter than body, upper margin is nearly straight.
Wikipedia reference for Conocephalus brevipennis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conocephalus_brevipennis.
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
Damp meadows, edges of streams, marshes.
Geographic Range
Eastern and central North America
Seasonal Activity
Late summer to fall. Late July-October (Michigan). August-frost (North Carolina).
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Conocephalus brevipennis. 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 Short-winged Meadow Katydid (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Chuck Entz , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Short-winged Meadow Katydid
What is Short-winged Meadow Katydid?
Short-winged Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus brevipennis) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How big is Short-winged Meadow Katydid?
12-16 mm
How do you identify Short-winged Meadow Katydid?
Typically has short wings, a few mm shorter than body. Males can be recognized by structure of cerci--see SINA page on genus, and the thumbnail below: Female ovipositor is shorter than body, upper margin is nearly straight.
Where is Short-winged Meadow Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Damp meadows, edges of streams, marshes. |
| Range | Eastern and central North America |
When is Short-winged Meadow Katydid active?
Short-winged Meadow Katydid: seasonal activity - Late summer to fall. Late July-October (Michigan). August-frost (North Carolina)..