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Conocephalus brevipennis
Bright green color with pink eyes and pink long "sword" as a tail. Only 1 inch long (26 mm) Female. Most likely full-grown despite the size.
Near meadows, on the house.
Night photography/flash in a dark area.
Thanks for the ID. I never saw one of these Katydids before and I have seen quite a few. Thanks Forest Dragon!
The "sword" is the female's ovipositor. She will use that to lay her eggs in the ground. I found these guys when I was in upstate NY. This one might actually be full grown, or very nearly so.
Here is mine: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/133...
Help with ID as I have never seen a nymph with a sword for a tail. Thanks!
Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
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