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Long-Spurred Meadow Katydid

Orchelimum silvaticum

Photo by BonnieLewis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright orange eyes, a deep green body, reddish brown along the top of the abdomen, and yellow cerci combine to make the Long-spurred Katydid an elegant-looking member of its genus. —Songsofinsects.com

Habitat:

This midwestern species is arboreal in habits and is fond of junipers and cedars.

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