Short-winged Meadow Katydid (Conocephalus brevipennis)

Short-winged Meadow Katydid, a reference photo — Photo: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Conocephalus brevipennis, the short-winged meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. It is found in North America and the Caribbean.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Short-winged Meadow Katydid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Conocephalus saltator
Conocephalus spartinae
Conocephalus ictus
Conocephalus attenuatus
Conocephalus japonicus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Orthoptera
Family: Tettigoniidae
Genus: Conocephalus
Species: Conocephalus brevipennis

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