Woodland Meadow Katydid
Conocephalus nemoralis
This record describes Conocephalus nemoralis (species). Recorded family: Tettigoniidae. Recorded order: Orthoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Robust in form, female with thick curved ovipositor for genus. Dark color - sides usually black. Male with veins in tegmina heavy and usually pale in color. Song is a series of brief, quiet buzzes or trills, often given at uneven intervals and sometimes preceded by a burst of rapid clicks This species is somewhat intermediate in character between the genera Conocephalus and Orchelimum .
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
Undergrowth on borders of woods and open woodlands
Geographic Range
Range map (SINA)
About Grasshoppers, Crickets, Katydids: the wider group
Order-level background for Orthoptera, the group containing Conocephalus nemoralis. 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 Woodland Meadow Katydid (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeffrey Cole; Additional contributions by David Ferguson , metrioptera , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodland Meadow Katydid
What is Woodland Meadow Katydid?
Woodland Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus nemoralis) is a species in the family Tettigoniidae, within the order Orthoptera.
How do you identify Woodland Meadow Katydid?
Robust in form, female with thick curved ovipositor for genus. Dark color - sides usually black. Male with veins in tegmina heavy and usually pale in color. Song is a series of brief, quiet buzzes or trills, often given at uneven intervals and sometimes preceded by a burst of rapid clicks
Where is Woodland Meadow Katydid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Undergrowth on borders of woods and open woodlands |
| Range | Range map (SINA) |