Identification
Forewings cover 3/4 or more of abdomen, see
diagram at SINA.
Range
Pennsylvania south to Florida and west to central Texas
Habitat
Bushes and grasses in moist wooded areas and roadsides.
Season
August to November in the northern extent of its range and March to December in Southern Florida.
Food
Plant matter such as citrus foliage and fruits.
Females sometimes eat the male's forewings during copulation.
See Also
Other members of this genus
Loud-singing bush crickets, genus
Orocharis
Print References
Capinera, p. 203, plate 45
(1)
Helfer, p. 334--description
(2)Internet References
Most information presented here from the stellar species page at
Singing Insects of North America. Visit for more detailed information, photos, illustrations and to hear this species sing!
University of Florida Extension - Grasshopper, Katydid and Cricket Pests of Florida Citrus
Contributed by
Troy Bartlett on 11 September, 2004 - 12:27am
Additional contributions by
cotinisLast updated 8 November, 2006 - 10:31am