Conocephalus conocephalus is the type species of the conehead genus Conocephalus and the bush cricket tribe Conocephalini. This species has been recorded from southern Europe, including France, and Africa.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African Cone-head 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 chinensis
- Conocephalus longipes
- Conocephalus fasciatus
- Conocephalus cinereus
- Conocephalus gracillimus
- Conocephalus fuscus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Orthoptera
- Family
- Tettigoniidae
- Genus
- Conocephalus
- Species
- Conocephalus conocephalus
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