Identification ⁴

Unlike other Conocephalus, which are green, this species is primarily brown. The female ovipositor is curved, which is unusual for this genus. The male has pale veins in the wings in the stridulatory area. Male cerci are unique, as for other species in this genus. Body length 13-15 mm (Blatchley 1920). Learning the song can help locate and identify this species.

Resources ⁴

SINA: https://orthsoc.org/sina/233a.htm

Occurrence ⁴

Statewide.

Habitat ⁴

Dry upland woods, fence rows, etc. Seems to prefer in rather dry, open, sunny habitat.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) klips, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
2. (c) Robert Webster, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Robert Webster
3. (c) Lauren Flesher, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Lauren Flesher
4. (c) Tyler Grant, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• BugGuide
• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0
• Orthoptera Species File

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