Tuyú meadow katydid Conocephalus tuyu

Meet the coneheads—bush crickets with distinctive pointed heads. This meadow dweller belongs to a genus formally described back in 1815, but individual species like this one remain a frontier for discovery. While much is still unknown about their specific behaviors, coneheads are recognized as fascinating members of grassland ecosystems with intricate ecological roles. These insects represent the kind of biodiversity that reminds us how much there is still to discover about the natural world.