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Long-winged Conehead

The long-winged conehead (Conocephalus discolor) is a member of the family Tettigoniidae, generally known as katydids or bush crickets. It has a body length of about 18-22mm. It has a green colored body with brown wings, which exceed beyond the tip of its abdomen. Females are easily distinguished from males by their long brown colored ovipositor.

Long-winged Conehead (Conocephalus discolor) Female
Long-winged Conehead (Conocephalus discolor) Male

2 comments:

  1. myonlyphotoOctober 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Hey birdy, excellent close up.
    Hope all is well with you.
    Anna :)

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  2. Birdy OfficialNovember 7, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Thanks Anna for your comment and concern. Everything is fine here.

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