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Broad-tipped Conehead

Neoconocephalus triops

Broad-tipped coneheads are robust, foliage-dwelling katydids renowned for their ability to overwinter as adults across warm-temperate and subtropical landscapes. Both emerald green and dry straw-brown morphs occur within populations, offering effective camouflage among grasses, shrubs, and dense field borders. Males produce a loud, droning musical trill from elevated perches on humid evenings to attract receptive females.

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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyCrabgrass Seeds, Aphids, Tender Grass Shoots
Predators
  • Eastern Screech-Owl
  • Big Brown Bat
  • Northern Mockingbird
ThreatsPesticide runoff, habitat fragmentation, and heavy lawn mowing
HabitatsOld fields, grassy pastures, roadside margins, and open brushland
Life span6 to 10 months
Classification
  1. OrderOrthoptera
  2. FamilyTettigoniidae
  3. GenusNeoconocephalus
  4. SpeciesNeoconocephalus triops
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance, though adults can deliver a mild pinch if grasped tightly.
Responsible observation
  • Acoustic tracking: Follow their steady buzzing song at dusk to pinpoint individuals resting high on stems.
  • Gentle inspection: Shine a red-filtered flashlight to study them without triggering their defensive leaps.
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