# Broad-tipped Conehead (*Neoconocephalus triops*) The Broad-tipped Conehead is a fun-looking insect with a long body and a wide head. They love to hop around in grassy areas and can be found in many places during the summer. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Broad-tipped Conehead](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Broad-tipped_Conehead_Katydid_-_Neoconocephalus_triops%252C_near_Leesville%252C_Louisiana.jpg&width=800) Photo: Judy Gallagher, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Broad-tipped_Conehead_Katydid_-_Neoconocephalus_triops%252C_near_Leesville%252C_Louisiana.jpg) ## Appearance The Broad-tipped Conehead is a large, slender katydid, typically bright green, sometimes brown or yellow. It has a distinctive pointed cone-shaped head and very long antennae, often longer than its body. Its wings extend far past its abdomen. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Orthoptera - **Family:** Tettigoniidae - **Genus:** Neoconocephalus ## Interesting facts - Male coneheads rub their wings over 40 times per second to sing! - Some coneheads can fly, but usually only for short bursts. - Their 'ears' are tiny slits located on their front legs! - Their antennae are incredibly long, helping them feel their way at night! ## Special abilities - **Sound Scape Master:** Broad-tipped Conehead can produce an incredibly loud, buzzing song by rubbing its wings, which helps them attract mates. - **Camouflage Cloak:** Broad-tipped Conehead has a vibrant green body that helps it blend perfectly into tall grasses, protecting it from predators. - **High-Jump Hero:** Broad-tipped Conehead has powerful hind legs that allow it to make impressive leaps, helping it escape quickly from danger. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 80-120 mm - **Size:** 40-60 mm - **Lifespan:** 60-90 days - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding These insects munch on plants like grasses and seeds, enjoying a leafy vegetarian diet! - **Primary Foods:** Grasses, Sedges, Corn (Zea mays), Various seeds - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Loggerhead Shrike](https://www.snappit.app/explore/loggerhead-shrike) (*Lanius ludovicianus*) — Shrikes are known to impale them on thorns for later. - **Eats:** [Corn](https://www.snappit.app/explore/corn) (*Zea mays*) — Often found feeding on corn plants in agricultural fields. - **Eaten by:** Black and Yellow Garden Spider (*Argiope aurantia*) — Spiders often catch coneheads in their large, intricate webs. - **Eaten by:** [American Bullfrog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-bullfrog) (*Lithobates catesbeianus*) — Frogs ambush and eat them near wetland habitats. ## Traits - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low It's best to watch insects from a distance and not touch them, as they can be delicate. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Broad-tipped Conehead? Look for six legs, antennae, three body sections and the shape of the wings. Beetles have hardened front wings; flies have just one working pair. Tiny insects may need a close view before their group is clear. Insect Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is Broad-tipped Conehead's wingspan? 80-120 mm ### How big is Broad-tipped Conehead? 40-60 mm ### How long does Broad-tipped Conehead live? 60-90 days ### What does Broad-tipped Conehead eat? These insects munch on plants like grasses and seeds, enjoying a leafy vegetarian diet! ### Where is Broad-tipped Conehead usually found? Grasslands ### How does Broad-tipped Conehead hunt? Foraging ### How many legs does Broad-tipped Conehead have? 6 ## Where to spot - [Butterfly World](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/butterfly-world) — Florida, US · Zoo - [Mozley Park Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mozley-park-historic-district) — Georgia, US · Historic District - [Silk Stocking District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/silk-stocking-district) — Alabama, US · Park - [Lynwood Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lynwood-park) — California, US · Park [View all places to see Broad-tipped Conehead](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/broad-tipped-conehead) ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Broad-tipped Conehead: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/broad-tipped-conehead)