Young Katydid by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on Aug 31, 2008

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Description

Nikon 7900 pocket camera, hand-held image. This is the last of this weeks “miscellaneous critter” theme. I was unsure of an identification on this one beyond the fact that it was a Katydid. I had not seen one at this stage of development before. The little green wings and bluish underbelly were very noticeable. Classification: Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Class Insecta (Insects) Order Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, and katydids) Suborder Ensifera (Long-horned Orthoptera) Family Tettigoniidae (Katydids) Subfamily Phaneropterinae (False Katydids) Genus Microcentrum (Angle-wing Katydids) Species rhombifolium (Greater Angle-wing Katydid) Adults are about 52-63 mm long. They are found in the Eastern and southwestern U.S. and are associated with deciduous trees and shrubs in varied habitats. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (19)

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flora-crassella

12:57AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

… a very beautiful photo! There are not such “nice” grass hops with us also. Beautifully that I can see “it” in your photo!

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ralph49

1:16AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

A cute little kid you got there...great macro, never noticed one with such small wings.

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durleybeachbum

2:09AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Super pic, I didn't know they got so big in adulthood till you said. Those wings are very pretty.

MrsLubner

3:04AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

I see these in all sizes throughout the year but never one with these wings. I will have to keep my eyes open more. Fabulous detail!

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ledwolorz

5:04AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Amazing macro.

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CavalierLady

5:18AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Very cool. I've not seen one here. Great shot.

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tizjezzme

7:20AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

excellent macro lee .. with all the green, I can't imagine it being very easy to shoot.

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mairekas

8:15AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Beautiful macro!

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magg_ca

9:42AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Great macro again

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skyla824

10:00AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

awesome macro work... wonderful capture

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lorandbartho

10:08AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Great image!

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JeffG7BRJ

10:11AM | Sun, 31 August 2008

Superb capture Lee, looks like he was caught out in a shower. You certainly have good eye sight, I can imagine it hard to spot one of these in the greenery, I know I would find it difficult. I have to watch for movement, but then it could well be too late. Excellent macro. Bravo!!!!!

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