Katy Did What? is a photograph by David and Carol Kelly which was uploaded on June 29th, 2013.
Katy Did What?
Katydid, any of numerous predominantly nocturnal insects related to crickets and grasshoppers and noted for their loud mating calls. Katydids have... more
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Katy Did What?
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David and Carol Kelly
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Photograph
Description
Katydid, any of numerous predominantly nocturnal insects related to crickets and grasshoppers and noted for their loud mating calls. Katydids have large hind legs and are distinguished by their extremely long, threadlike antennae and the thick, upwardly curved ovipositor (egg-laying structure) of the females. Often large and green, many katydids have long wings, but some common species are nearly wingless. Katydids are most abundant in the tropics�the Amazon rainforest is home to about 2,000 species�but katydids are also found in cooler and drier regions throughout the world; the United States is home to over 100 species. They live on trees, bushes, or grasses, often matching the appearance of their surroundings. Many species resemble leaves; leaf-katydids of the American tropics precisely mimic partially eaten or otherwise disfigured leaves. Owing to such adaptations and their lack of daytime activity, relatively little is known of this group of insects, despite their ubiquity, abundance, and variety.
This little nymph's body was only about 1/8 inch.
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June 29th, 2013
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Comments (6)
Andrea Lazar
Really wonderfully photographed - love the composition, the colors and the focus all working together to make a fascinating study. v.
Debbie Portwood
Simply amazing and I just love the tiny Kati did! Fantastic lighting, as well as colors, comp, dof and details! Oh, and bokeh! v.f
Doris Potter
He is adorable!! I love this! F/V
David and Carol Kelly replied:
Thanks, Doris. I thought he was cute, too, but David says he is ugly.
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