Conocephalus sp. (genus)

1 A Tussock Katydid at Forde, ACT

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Identification history

	Conocephalus sp. (genus)	9 Nov 2020	RogerF
	Conocephalus sp. (genus)	9 Nov 2020	YumiCallaway

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2 comments

trevorpreston wrote:

9 Nov 2020

I've been keeping my eyes out for katydid species in the various grassland patches I visit but haven't managed to spot one yet.
How did you spot this one? Was it by call, or just lucky to spot it jumping?

YumiCallaway wrote:

9 Nov 2020

This one was calling from long grass next to the track. Aside from long grass in grasslands, I've found that gardens are a nice spot for katydids (they'll be on the stems or leaves of various plants). In nature reserves, following around grasshoppers will also tend to lead you to some too. If you're targeting katydids in particular though, I recommend their calls! Good luck!

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Location information

Coordinates 149.180706 -35.209176
Altitude 666.0m
Maps Goorooyarroo NR (ACT)
Places Forde, ACT

Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
6 Nov 2020 02:12 PM Recorded on
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Insects Katydids (Tettigoniidae) Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera)

Species information

Conocephalus sp. (genus) Scientific name
A Tussock Katydid Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 1667m Recorded at altitude
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