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More than 1700 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Katydids of Zihuatanejo
FAMILY TETTIGONIDAE
Lesser Meadow Katydids
Genus Conocephalus
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Insects (Class Insecta)
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Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids (Order Orthoptera)
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Katydids, Crickets, and Allies (Suborder Ensifera)
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Katydids, and Allies (Infraorder Tettigoniidea)
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Superfamily Tettigonioidea
Lesser Meadow Katydids are smaller than others, and they have a cone-shaped head that is a bright green color without markings. A brown stripe runs down the back. Long legs are speckled with tiny brown spikes. As their common name suggests, the members of this genus are typically found in grassy areas, overgrown fields, and meadows, feeding on a variety of plants.
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