This katydid is a little more than 2 inches long. It is small headed with very long, thin antennae. Its large forewing gives it a robust appearance. It is identifiable by the large, light green veins in the wings. Ovipositing females glue their eggs along the margin of leaves (click here to see an egg mass). A nymph is shown in images 4 and 5.
The adults of this species appear in late summer (August – November). This species is thought to be common in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods. It ranges from eastern U.S. through the southwest. It is absent from New England and the Northwest. It is seldom seen because of its excellent camouflage. It is attracted to lights. It has been photographed in Semptember in Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods.
Males make a rhythmic, even tic, tic, tic, tic, song that goes for 10 to 20 clicks.
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