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Broad tipped Conehead Katydid

Neoconocephalus triops

Photo by Wild Things
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Field Notes

Description:

Seen on my mosquito net, right above my last spotting of praying mantis. A big bug around 4 inches with even bigger tentacles (around 6 inches) dark brown back with lighter sides.

Habitat:

Near cultivated gardens.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Wild Things
I think it is close to Broad tipped Conehead Katydid.
Wild Things
Maybe the link is correct Martin, but need better pics. Will search and edit accordingly. Thanks for the help.
MartinL
Possibly this one? http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2011/11/20/conehead-katydid-3/ Don't let the mantis eat it!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity

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PublishedDecember 17, 2011

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