Immature Katydid (Tettigoniidae, Ensifera, Orthoptera) on an Aster (Asteraceae) flower - maybe the California Angle-winged Katydid (Microcentrum californicum)
This is an immature Katydid in the family Tettigoniidae of the suborder Ensifera, in the order Orthoptera. It's perched on a new Aster (Asteraceae) flower in the garden this morning. It was overcast today, perfect for capturing these delicate colors. (San Marcos Pass, 12 July 2012)
It may well be an Angle-wing Katydid in the genus Microcentrum - possibly the California Angle-winged Katydid (Microcentrum californicum). These are gentle leaf-like creatures which do no harm.
We had an interesting weather day! It was overcast all day, and about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. We've had a few raindrops from tropical monsoon moisture, and there's a chance of rain - and lightning - tonight!
Immature Katydid (Tettigoniidae, Ensifera, Orthoptera) on an Aster (Asteraceae) flower - maybe the California Angle-winged Katydid (Microcentrum californicum)
This is an immature Katydid in the family Tettigoniidae of the suborder Ensifera, in the order Orthoptera. It's perched on a new Aster (Asteraceae) flower in the garden this morning. It was overcast today, perfect for capturing these delicate colors. (San Marcos Pass, 12 July 2012)
It may well be an Angle-wing Katydid in the genus Microcentrum - possibly the California Angle-winged Katydid (Microcentrum californicum). These are gentle leaf-like creatures which do no harm.
We had an interesting weather day! It was overcast all day, and about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday. We've had a few raindrops from tropical monsoon moisture, and there's a chance of rain - and lightning - tonight!