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Short-Winged Conehead

Short-Winged Conehead

Conocephalus dorsalis

A species of Conocephalus, Also known as Eurasian meadow katydid

Conocephalus dorsalis, the short-winged conehead, is a bush cricket species belonging to the family Tettigoniidae, subfamily Conocephalinae. It is a hygrophilous species, and is therefore common in wet meadows and slow-flowing streams with floating plants, lowland peatlands, reed beds . It is found throughout Europe and it is common in northern Germany, Britain and southern Scandinavia

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Attributes of Short-Winged Conehead
Colors
Brown
Green
Habitat
Wetland; reed edge; fen meadow; ditch; saltmarsh; sand dune; lowland bog; reedbed; river floodplain
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, small insects, fruit, seeds, dead plant matter
Larva Food Source
Leaves, flower petals, bark, stems, algae
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Short-Winged Conehead
Widespread
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Predators of Short-Winged Conehead Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, spiders, mantis
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Predators of Adult Short-Winged Conehead
Birds, rodents, spiders, mantis, bats
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Interesting Facts About Short-Winged Conehead
Short-Winged Conehead can match their body temperature to their surroundings for optimal enzyme function.
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Scientific Classification of Short-Winged Conehead
Class
Bugs
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Order
Weta
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Family
Katydids
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Tips for Finding Short-Winged Conehead
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How Can You Attract Short-Winged Conehead
Since short-Winged Conehead feeds on leaves, flowers, and stems of plants or small insects, a trap for them might include plant matter or a light source to attract insects that short-Winged Conehead preys on.
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Habitat Preferences of Short-Winged Conehead Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of short-Winged Conehead are typically laid in plant tissue or soil, so searching for them would involve inspecting these areas, especially near fields or meadows. Nymphs, resembling miniature adults, can be found among low vegetation and on the ground where they feed and grow, often in grassy or bushy areas. Adult short-Winged Conehead are primarily located amongst grasses and low plants too, but since they are winged, checking around flowering plants or shrubs in similar grassy environments during the evening when they are most active would increase the chances of observing them.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Short-Winged Conehead
The suitable time to find short-Winged Conehead is usually at twilight or during the night when they are most active and their mating calls can be heard.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Short-Winged Conehead
The suitable weather to find short-Winged Conehead is typically warm and humid conditions, which favor their activity and development.
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How and Where Can You Find Short-Winged Conehead at Different Life Stages
Egg Short-Winged Conehead eggs are laid in plant tissue and can be found by examining the stems and leaves of host plants.
Nymph Short-Winged Conehead nymphs are smaller and less vocal than adults. They can be found in grassy areas by gently parting grass blades or inspecting the undersides of leaves.
Adult Short-Winged Conehead adults can be located by their distinctive mating calls during the evening. Searching with a flashlight near the sources of these calls can lead to sightings.
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Are Short-Winged Conehead harmful to humans?

Katy is not poisonous, and generally does not actively attack people, but there are still some reports about biting. Some mouth organs are like pliers and have a strong bite force. When it senses danger, it may bite. After being bitten by Katydid, there will be a strong pain, but fortunately this insect is not poisonous.
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Agricultural Pests

At both nymph and adult stages, short-Winged Conehead feeds on crops like rice and corn, chewing plant tissues, which leads to reduced photosynthetic activity. A small number causes slight leaf damage, while a larger population can defoliate plants, severely compromising yield. This pest's activity might affect food availability and economic stability for humans relying on these crops.

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