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Caudell's conehead

Neoconocephalus caudellianus (Davis 1905)

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20 s of calling song; male from Alachua Co., Fla.; 24.5°C. Peak frequency 8 kHz. (WTL192-5)
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Song: Powerful 0.5 sec. buzz repeated once per second. Neighboring individuals synchronize their buzzes.
Song data: Excel worksheet and chart (from spectrographic analyses).
Identification: Length 53-61 mm for males and 60-72 mm for females. Robust cone edged with black on its lower surface; ovipositor slightly longer than the hind femur.
Similar species: N. ensiger is smaller and has a thinner cone that is decidedly pinched in at the sides. N. robustus has a cone that is immaculate beneath or with black only at the tip.
Habitat: Wet grassy areas; freshwater marshes.
Season: July–Aug; n. Fla. data.
More information:
Subfamily Copiphorinae, genus Neoconocephalus.
Nomenclature: OSF (Orthoptera Species File Online).
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