Common Meadow Katydid Orchelimum species
Identification
These katydids have green bodies with orange or brown highlights.
Location
Common statewide
Size
One inch
Diet
They feed on plant material and insects.
Habitat
They occur in meadows and wetlands.
Activity Period
July to October
Behavior
They produce rapid buzzing 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
Their songs are often ultrasonic.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Plant material insects | Meadows wetlands tall grass | Statewide