Early this morning I went out with my camera and I was happy to spot again the very colorful grasshoppers known as Handsome Meadow Katydids (Orchelimum pulchellum). As was the case the first time I spotted these neon-colored insects, I was at Huntley Meadows Parks in Alexandria, VA. I had a little trouble getting clear shots of the entire bodies of the katydids, but I managed to capture some good close-up shots of their faces. I especially like the first shot, taken looking down at him as he was munching on a leaf.
I continue to be amazed at the katydid’s vivid colors and blue eyes. Wow!
Handsome Meadow Katydid Munching on a Leaf
Close-up Shot of Handsome Meadow Katydid
Body Shot of Handsome Meadow Katydid
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You seem to be becoming quite good friends with them
Now that I have seen them on two different occasions I know where to look for them (which is no guarantee that I will find them again, of course).
WOW
Strange eyes!
Wonderful detail on the face. They are much prettier than I thought.
Sometimes you wonder about insects’ names. In this case “handsome” seems appropriate.
[…] This rather handsome critter is actually called a Handsome Meadow Katydid (Orchelimum pulchellum). I put down my camera bag at Huntley Meadows Park and he hopped onto the side and I got this shot! My photo partner, Michael Powell, has some really great shots that he made at Huntley Meadows Park last month here and here. […]
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