Identification ⁴

A distinctive species difficult to confuse with any other species in Iowa. Very long antenna. Short upturned ovipositor sometimes folded over its back. Also has the unique behavior of sheltering in rolled up leaves.

Resources ⁴

Apparently not covered by SINA.

Capinera, J.L., R.D. Scott, and T.J. Walker. 2004. Field Guide to Grasshoppers, Katydids, and Crickets of the United States. Cornell University Press.

Occurrence ⁴

Iowa is at the northern limit for this species. Most likely to occur in southern or southeastern part of state.

Habitat ⁴

Deciduous woodland. Not clear at what height it is typically found, but I would guess at lower levels and not treetops.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Ken Rosenthal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ken Rosenthal
2. (c) Steve O'Neil, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve O'Neil
3. (c) Rob Curtis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Rob Curtis
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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