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Broad tipped Conehead Katydid

Neoconocephalus triops

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.

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3 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

I think it is close to Broad tipped Conehead Katydid.

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Maybe the link is correct Martin, but need better pics. Will search and edit accordingly. Thanks for the help.

MartinL
MartinL 12 years ago

Possibly this one? http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2011/11/20/c...
Don't let the mantis eat it!

Wild Things
Spotted by
Wild Things

Union Territory of Dādra and Nagar Haveli, India

Spotted on Dec 14, 2011
Submitted on Dec 17, 2011

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