Sword-bearing Conehead (Neoconocephalus ensiger) © Woolcarderbee (iNaturalist)
The Sword-bearing Conehead has a distinctive song, sometimes described as the sound of a distant, fast-moving steam locomotive. Its habitat is given as wet grassy areas; moist fields and roadsides.
Conservation Status
Vermont:
Global: G5
Phenology
The season for Sword-bearing Conehead is July-September.
More Information
- iNaturalist Species Account
- Singing Insects of North America
- Songs of Insects
- BugGuide Species Account
- Vermont Atlas of Life Data Explorer
Vermont Distribution
All Records:
