Common Meadow Katydid is a photograph by Carolyn Derstine which was uploaded on February 26th, 2015.
Common Meadow Katydid
Common Field Katydids are found in fields, meadows, and other places where there is tall grass. They prefer to perch in large clumps of grass and... more
Title
Common Meadow Katydid
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
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Photograph
Description
Common Field Katydids are found in fields, meadows, and other places where there is tall grass. They prefer to perch in large clumps of grass and climb on plants, and avoid climbing down to the ground if they can. It doesn't move around much during the daytime but it is a very loud diurnal (during the day) singer. The sound they make is distinct from that of all other types of katydids and grasshoppers. The song begins with a "zeeeee" lasting three seconds, a pause for five seconds, and a series of "zips." They sing faster and louder when they are warmed up than when they are cool, and their songs differ somewhat with night and day. The Katydid is more active at night when it moves around to find food. I often find these interesting little insects sitting on the stems of my ornamental grasses.
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February 26th, 2015
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Comments (2)
Debra Lynch
Hello Carolyn, thank you very much for your entry in the insect contest, this is a stunning and beautiful up close capture. I was so pleased to see this one. L/F/P Debra
Carolyn Derstine replied:
I really appreciate your kind comments, Debra. And thank you for hosting this contest! :)
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