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What do cone-headed katydids of the genus Neoconocephalus mainly eat?

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Meadow grasshopper — Orthoptera A colorful meadow grasshopper (*Chorthippus parallelus*) on a wooden fence.

Cone-headed katydids of the genus Neoconocephalus feed mainly on the seeds of grasses.1

While these insects are members of the order Orthoptera, which is primarily herbivorous, their specific dietary focus on grass seeds distinguishes them from other members of the group that may consume leaves, flowers, or even other insects.1