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Nymphs look like small versions of adult crickets with a few differences. They are not as developed so initially do not have wings and females do not have ovipositors. These young crickets often become prey for larger crickets and other insects. In order to grow, a nymph has to shed its hard exoskeleton. This process is called molting and happens 8 to 10 times. The new exoskeleton is milky white and soft until it hardens in a few hours. A nymph will begin growing its wings after about a month.
top of plant leaves
Spotted on Sep 19, 2020
Submitted on Nov 8, 2020
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Nice mimicry! I like how you are posting these mimics alongside your Red Weaver Ant spotting.