Blackish Meadow Katydid - Conocephalus semivittatus

Family TETTIGONIIDAE

This page contains pictures and information about the Blackish Meadow Katydids that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.  

Male, body length 15mm-20mm

 

This is a common katydid found in Brisbane bushland. However they are not easily be seen because they are active at night. Usually the hide among long grasses or reeds. 

 

Their body is  pale green in colour with dark brown on the back. This katydid species adult may have fully developed wings or un-developed wings. They feed on flowers and seeds. They produce low buzzing calls throughout the summer season.

 

 

nymph, body length 15mm                                     female, body length 20mm

 

We took those pictures in Eight Mile Plains. Notice the long sword-like ovipositor of the female.

 

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Last updated: October 29, 2004.