Conocephalus saltans, known generally as prairie meadow katydid, is a species of meadow katydid in the family Tettigoniidae. Other common names include the western prairie grasshopper and wingless prairie grasshopper. It is found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Prairie 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 bilineatus
- Conocephalus strictus
- Conocephalus albescens
- Conocephalus semivittatus
- Conocephalus gracillimus
- Bicolorana bicolor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae
- Genus
- Conocephalus
- Species
- Conocephalus saltans
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