Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 266

The species in question is commonly referred to as Conocephalus fuscus, but there is debate about whether it should be called Conocephalus discolor. The body of the bush-cricket is covered by a protective exoskeleton and is divided into three parts. The antennae of this species are longer than its body, and females have a straight sword-shaped ovipositor for laying eggs. C. fuscus is found in parts of France, Italy, and the Netherlands, but its biggest presence is in the UK. The increase in global climate has contributed to the expansion of its range. This species is omnivorous, mostly eating grasses, and is active during the day, using walking as its main mode of locomotion.