Description

• Conocephalini is a tribe of conehead katydids in the family Tettigoniidae, subfamily Conocephalinae. Members are generally slender, long-legged insects with very long, thread-like antennae, elongated heads, and narrow wings. Many are green or brown and have a distinctive cone-shaped or pointed head, although body shape varies among genera.

Range

• Conocephalini has a broad distribution in tropical and temperate regions of the Americas, as well as other parts of the world. In Mexico, members occur widely, including in warm western and southern regions such as Guerrero and the Zihuatanejo area.

Habitat

• Species inhabit grasslands, marshes, wetlands, meadows, savannas, forest edges, open woodland, agricultural areas, and dense stands of grasses and other herbaceous vegetation. They are usually found among tall vegetation, where their elongated bodies provide effective camouflage.

Diet

• Most Conocephalini are primarily herbivorous, feeding on grasses, sedges, leaves, flowers, and other plant material. Some species are more omnivorous and may also consume small insects or other soft-bodied animal matter.