Thursday, September 3, 2009

The Katydid, and a Secret Shame

Let me start by saying that when you have to be shamed into updating your blog by someone like dmack, things are pretty bad. I'm not even employed right now, for the love of God, and I can't seem to be bothered.
So, by popular demand (from dmack anyway), here's a cool bug I saw yesterday.
I'm pretty sure it's a katydid, but if I'm wrong, please let me know. Loads of people out there have way more entomology skills than I do.

Dude was just chilling on the stem of a dead flower.
And he's missing one of his antennae....hope he can still find his way around, or sniff things out, or whatever he uses those things for.

16 comments:

Esther said...

Ooh! You are definetely braver than me! I would run if I saw one of those! :)

Nicki said...

With those antennas - he otta be pulling at least 35 channels!

Sharon said...

Nice shots!

Tracie said...

Not sure what he is but you got some great shots!

Steph said...

Glad he cooperated for you to get your shots.

Anonymous said...

I think he is green and creepy!!

Anonymous said...

I think he is green and creepy!!

Diana said...

that is one cool looking bug, great shots of him/her.

Julie said...

wow, that's an interesting looking bug! My kids would love it! Great captures.

Reds said...

Creepy in a cute kind of way!

Margaret said...

Amazing shots. He really is kinda cute!

Stephanie said...

He reminds me of the bug in A Bugs Life! LOL. Great shots!

Robin in NJ said...

Great shot. I just found your blog and I think your photographs are fantastic. I have hope that I too can learn to wield a camera so wisely.

Suzy said...

Creepy little guy isn't he? However you captured the detail here - almost to well lol! Great shots!

Lou said...

Yep, that's katydid. Don't you just feel so lucky when a good bug like that presents itself and holds still for a little photo session? Nice!

Amy said...

I'd be afraid he's jump on me! Great shots! :)