Common Cone-head vs Cone-headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Cone-head | Cone-headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Conocephalus fuscus | Neoconocephalus ensiger |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Cone-head
A small slender katydid with a pointed head and brown body. It lives low in tall grasses near wetlands. Its song is a faint high-pitched buzz often inaudible to older adults.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is so high-pitched that most adults over 40 cannot hear it at all.
Cone-headed Katydid
A long, slender katydid with a distinctive pointed cone on the top of its head. It hides among tall grasses and reeds, where its elongated body is perfectly camouflaged.
Did You Know?
Its continuous high-pitched buzz is one of the dominant insect sounds of late summer nights in eastern North America.