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More than 1800 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
Common Coneheads
Genus Neoconocephalus
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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
The genus Neoconocephalus includes a group of katydids commonly known as coneheads, which are part of the family Tettigoniidae. These katydids are characterized by their distinctive cone-shaped heads and long, slender bodies. These katydids are usually green, allowing them to blend into their grassy or plant-heavy environments. These katydids are primarily herbivores, feeding on a variety of plants.
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