Katydid by danapommet

Photography • Insects • posted on Feb 15, 2014

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Description

Katydids sometimes called bush-crickets are very common in south Florida. They are also known as long horned grasshoppers, although they are more closely related to crickets. They can grow as large as 4.7 inches (12cm) long and range in color from green to brown. You can see that they have strong hind legs and are very good jumpers. They can also fly short distances and this one landed about 18 feet (5.4864 meters) off the ground. They eat mostly grass and new plant growth. Info from Wikipedia. We will be on a Caribbean cruise from February 16th to February 23rd and I will try to catch up on commenting when we get back. No phone, no laptop but my camera gets to come along. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (31)

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Faemike55

9:09PM | Sat, 15 February 2014

and I keep asking the question Katydid what? Great capture and cool information You and Jo have a fun trip

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mtdana

9:28PM | Sat, 15 February 2014

Great info and capture - have a fun Cruise!!!

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jocko500

10:01PM | Sat, 15 February 2014

real good shot of this guy

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eekdog

10:07PM | Sat, 15 February 2014

looks so much like a leaf my friend. good shot, Dana..

whaleman

12:04AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

We don't have them here but there is something similar but I cannot remember what they are called right now! Enjoy your cruise, and have a great time relaxing!

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durleybeachbum

1:03AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

I wish we had crickets this size! Have a great time.

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giulband

2:13AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

good shot !!

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jayfar

2:33AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

You and Jo have a great time my friend and I look forward to seeing your cruise pics when you return.

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Jean_C

2:40AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Superb capture and thanks for the infos, Dana! Have a good time during your travel!

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Leije

2:50AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Very nice shot and thanks for the infos ! Have a good cruise, see you soon, Dana !

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Katraz

2:56AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Great closeup Dana our crickets only get to about two inches, Have a great trip and take lots of pictures.

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aksirp

5:01AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

superb close up and informations!

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lisalisette

5:05AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Have a great trip and enjoy :))

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jendellas

5:05AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Katydid is amazing. Have a wonderful cruise. Xx

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jmb007

5:15AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

belle bete

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dakotabluemoon

6:35AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Always wondered why they called them by that name hope u and ur wife are doing well my friend love the shot here.

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FredNunes

8:39AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Wow! Impressive!

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Barbara1337

9:16AM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Have a great trip and take lots of great pictures. Most of all , have fun.

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emmecielle

12:25PM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Excellent capture! Enjoy your trip! :)

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sandra46

4:53PM | Sun, 16 February 2014

GREAT CAPTURE

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flavia49

5:35PM | Sun, 16 February 2014

very nice

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mgtcs

5:54PM | Sun, 16 February 2014

Adorable capture Dana, marvelous details superb shot!

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MrsRatbag

10:23AM | Mon, 17 February 2014

Lovely shot of this guy; they look like leaves with legs! I hope your cruise is fun!

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blondeblurr

8:33PM | Mon, 17 February 2014

I am so yealous - on a cruise ? WOW ! - lucky you ... enjoy ! just think: 'no bed-making! no laundry! no shopping! no cleaning! no gardening! - I could go on forever ! ... and NO WORRIES ;)) even no crickets - LOL BB

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