Conocephalus sp. (genus)
1 A Tussock Katydid at Forde, ACT
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| Conocephalus sp. (genus) | RogerF | 9 Nov 2020 | |
| Conocephalus sp. (genus) | YumiCallaway | 9 Nov 2020 |
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2 comments
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?
How did you spot this one? Was it by call, or just lucky to spot it jumping?
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!
Location information
- Coordinates 149.180706-35.209176
- Altitude 666.0m
- Maps Goorooyarroo NR (ACT)
- Places Forde, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 6 Nov 2020 02:12 PM Recorded on
- YumiCallaway Recorded by
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- YumiCallaway Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Conocephalus sp. (genus) Katydids (Tettigoniidae) Grasshoppers, Crickets & Katydids (Orthoptera) Insects
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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