About Conocephalus fasciatus (De Geer, 1773)
Identification: Conocephalus fasciatus, commonly called the Slender Meadow Katydid, is a small, slender katydid species with long, narrow wings that extend past its posterior end. On average, adult individuals measure 18–26 mm in total length, and their body coloration is typically a mix of brown and green. In male specimens, the cerci are green; they bear a stout tooth along their inner border, and have a weakly flattened tip. This species has a straight ovipositor that reaches two-thirds the length of the hind femur. The calling song of the Slender Meadow Katydid is soft, consisting of a sequence of alternating ticks and buzzes that last between 1 and 20 seconds in duration. Habitat: Conocephalus fasciatus can commonly be found year-round across the entire United States and in the southern regions of Canada. It occurs most frequently in grassy, weedy areas within a broad range of habitats, including pastures, open pine woods, and roadsides.
