Very common from late summer through fall on the coastal plain. Appears to be more common along the edges of open freshwater wet areas.
The blue eyes and reddish hind leg coloration is diagnostic for Handsome Meadow Katydid. Similar Black-legged Meadow Katydid has red eyes and dark/black hind legs.
There are 115 records in the project database.
Handsome Meadow Katydid calling in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/23/2017). - Jim Brighton.
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