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Conocephalus sp.
Almost two inches in length with antennae longer than her body. She’s eating a tiny white flower. More interestingly, you can see her ovipositor clearly in photos 2 and 3.
Subtropical Hawaiian wet forest. Arrived to Hawaii in the late 1800s. Found all over the US.
Insects of this genus are sometimes called lesser meadow katydids.
Spotted on Jan 1, 2014
Submitted on Jan 12, 2014
6 Comments
Oh wow, Sckel, I didn't notice the ovipositor in the second pic! Great observation.
Thank you for the information, BugEric.
thanks, BugEric, for the information. it can help to Mauna an ID.
Yes, the sword-like appendage is the female ovipositor (egg-laying organ). This is likely a short-winged *adult* and not a nymph.
cute. in the second pic, is the reproductive organ?
Thank you, Bayucca.
Tettigonidae, Katydid nymph.