Identification ⁵

A Conocephalus species easily identified by shiny jet black sides of the abdomen and green and red elsewhere. Body length 14-17 mm (Blatchley 1920).

Resources ⁵

SINA: https://orthsoc.org/sina/229a.htm

Blatchley, W. S. 1920. Orthoptera of Northeastern America: With Especial Reference to the Faunas of Indiana and Florida. Nature Publishing Company, Indianapolis, IN. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/1700

Occurrence ⁵

Statewide.

Habitat ⁵

Marshy areas and wetland margins in grasses and sedges.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Jeff Cole, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jeff Cole
2. (c) Leanne Wallis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Leanne Wallis
3. (c) Mike Leveille, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Leveille
4. (c) Karen Yukich, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Karen Yukich
5. (c) Tyler Grant, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
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