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Snakeweed grasshopper (nymph)

Hesperotettix viridis

Description:

8 mm long grasshopper nymph.



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24 Comments

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thanks Carol! Yes this guy was really tiny!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne a year ago

So tiny wow! Cool looking!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Yes, having the right equipment makes a big difference Jolly!
I use a macro converter that clips onto my lens.

Jolly Ibañez
Jolly Ibañez a year ago

I have the patience but I don't have the right equipment!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thank you for your kind comments Jolly! Sometimes a bit of patience is needed, but often I just get lost in the moment - transfixed by the wonder of nature! :)

Jolly Ibañez
Jolly Ibañez a year ago

Your patience contributed a lot to the world who is watching what's going on in NOAH. Thanks for the patience and for sharing.

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Satyen, he was so tiny that I couldn't see how pretty he was until I downloaded the photos!

SatyenM
SatyenM a year ago

Wow!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thank you Rubens!
freelancing you are right!

freelancing
freelancing a year ago

Great shot. His hands together looks like he's plotting something.

Rubens Araujo
Rubens Araujo a year ago

Great macro karenL ...congratulation !

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thanks Emma! We have lots of these tiny guys around but this was the only one considerate enough to hang around when my lens was 3" from its face!

Hemma
Hemma a year ago

amazing find.

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thanks Jeannette!

Jeannette
Jeannette a year ago

Cute :)

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thanks mg!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Gracias harsuame!

harsuame
harsuame a year ago

Bello ojos genial

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Yes you're right Christy!
Thanks for you comment CornHolio!

CornHolio
CornHolio a year ago

Jiminy! So cute!!!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland a year ago

Awww...he looks like Jiminy!! Wonderful shots, Karen!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Thanks Mayra!
Gerardo, yes this little guy had amazing eyes!

wow look at the eyes incredible !

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann a year ago

Fantastic capture!

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Lat: 35.90, Long: -86.89

Spotted on Apr 26, 2012
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012

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