Long Horned Grasshopper Conocephalus species
Identification
These grasshoppers have long antennae and slender green bodies.
Location
Common statewide
Size
Half to one inch
Diet
They feed on plant material and small insects.
Habitat
They occur in tall grass and wetlands.
Activity Period
June to October
Behavior
They are active at night and produce soft songs. They are active in warm months.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
They have long been present in Ohio.
Human Interactions
They rarely interact with humans.
Facts
They are technically katydids but often grouped with grasshoppers.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Plant material small insects | Meadows wetlands tall grass | Statewide