Katydid Macro Photo 8×10 Print

Description

^{That’s a katydid, a type of insect related to grasshoppers and crickets in the order Orthoptera.}

^{A few clues in your photo point to a katydid:}

^{Bright green body that blends in with leaves and moss.}

^{Long, leaf-shaped wings that look remarkably like a blade of grass.}

^{Long, slender legs adapted for jumping and climbing.}

^{Long antennae extending from its head, which are characteristic of katydids.}

^{Katydids are generally harmless to people and are well known for their nighttime calls, which often sound like rhythmic chirping.}

^{It may be a greater angle-wing katydid (Microcentrum rhombifolium), a species found in Georgia and much of the eastern United States. Its long, pointed wings make it look especially grass-like. I’d need a clearer side view to be certain of the exact species.}