Pallid-Winged Grasshopper vs Cone-headed Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pallid-Winged Grasshopper | Cone-headed Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trimerotropis pallidipennis | Neoconocephalus ensiger |
| Order | Orthoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Acrididae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 24-40 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pallid-Winged Grasshopper
A well-camouflaged band-winged grasshopper with pale translucent hindwings. It is one of the most common grasshoppers in arid western North America.
Did You Know?
This grasshopper is so perfectly camouflaged against sandy ground that it is virtually invisible until it takes flight, flashing its pale wings.
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.