The Common Meadow Katydid is a large, green-and-brown insect with a distinctive striped face that is abundant in tall grassy meadows and marshes. The male's song is a loud, prolonged buzzing with rhythmic interruptions. Like many katydids it is omnivorous, supplementing its plant diet with small insects.
Best time to see a Common Meadow Katydid
The best time to see a Common Meadow Katydid is August–September, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 427 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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