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Snakeweed grasshopper (nymph)

Hesperotettix viridis

Description:

8 mm long grasshopper nymph.

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24 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Carol! Yes this guy was really tiny!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 11 years ago

So tiny wow! Cool looking!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years 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 11 years ago

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

KarenL
KarenL 11 years 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 11 years 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 11 years ago

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

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Wow!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thank you Rubens!
freelancing you are right!

freelancing
freelancing 11 years ago

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

Rubens Araujo
Rubens Araujo 11 years ago

Great macro karenL ...congratulation !

KarenL
KarenL 11 years 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!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

amazing find.

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Jeannette!

Jeannette
Jeannette 11 years ago

Cute :)

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks mg!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Gracias harsuame!

rutasandinas
rutasandinas 11 years ago

Bello ojos genial

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

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

CornHolio
CornHolio 11 years ago

Jiminy! So cute!!!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 11 years ago

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

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

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

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

wow look at the eyes incredible !

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Fantastic capture!

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Franklin, Tennessee, USA

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

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