This is a nymph, and it'll shed its exoskeleton and grow larger. They only live a year, with the females depositing eggs in the fall.
This was funny. I was on the deck, and this little nymph walked all along the base of the glass frame.
katydid from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
12 comments:
Hari OM
A sound not heard in these parts from any - though we do have grasshoppers. I miss such sounds. Love that last vid! YAM xx
I've heard the name but never recognized them before.
I would have just thought it was a type of grasshopper. You learn stuff on blogs all the time.
...I haven't seen any, thanks!
What a short life, they are so colourful, love that close up photo.
Oh how fun to see them. It's clear you delight in them as well, Jenn
Such a bright colour. I don't think we have them here.
They are interesting critters.
How amazing and what fun and unusual name! I have not seen them before. Thanks so much for sharing.
-Soma
Neat name.
Awesome post
These are splendid close-ups, Jenn. And that so reminds me of the children's saying! What lovely nature you observe -- and so well.
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