As I ventured into the outdoors, walking along the farmland path, I stumbled upon a sight that left me fascinated. Perched regally on a tree trunk, a bold and beautiful grasshopper, typical of a locust stole my gaze.
The grasshoppers captivating colors and patterns was a marvel to behold. Its dominant red eyes seemed to pierce through the air, while the brown, red and black freckles on its wings added a touch of elegance to its natural green color - talk of a beautiful regal robe. The spikes or thorn on its neck, similar to a soldier's armor, gave off an air of strength and resilience.
Not wanting to miss the opportunity of capturing this nature's marvel, I reached for my phone to take snapshots of it.
Silently, I crept closer to get a better view, careful not to startle it and send it scurrying away.
The grasshopper seemed to sense my presence, and surprisingly it positioned itself perfectly, as if aware of the snapshot. After the first click, it crawled a bit, changing its pose for more photos. It was as if it was enjoying the photo shoot!
It's striking pose made it look like a king ascending to his throne, poised to address his subjects or issue decrees, or maybe just to survey his surroundings. 😅. Its confident demeanor and regal posture really did impress me.
Unfortunately I couldn't identify the name of this magnificent creature but judging by it's features, it might bea member of "Schistocerca genus, also known as Locusts." Also it's green coloration is more typical of the desert locust, a variant of the Italian Locust, or some other type of locust.
Why Call It A Locust?
Locusts are a type of grasshopper that can have different colors and patterns - a vibrant green or earthy brown coloration, often with intricate patterns markings, stripes or spots on the body, wings, or legs.
Generally, locusts have;
A robust, compact body, often with a distinctive shape or profile.
Large eyes bulging eyes that provide exceptional vision and detection capabilities.
They have large, broad, sturdy wings with distinctive veins, often with striking colors or patterns.
Another striking thing is their long slender antennae that help detect vibrations and scents.
They're also known to have powerful strong, muscular hind legs designed for jumping and propulsion.
My encounter with the red-eyed grasshopper was another opportunity for me to appreciate the beauty and wonders of nature that surround us.
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Awesome picture, how did you get this close to take such a beautiful photo without the locust detecting you and eventually flying away.
This locust qualities and is yet another proof that there's an intelligent designer,
I was afraid it would scurry away at first so I stood for minutes, contemplating on how to approach it. I guess it noticed that I wasn't a threat and decided to give me the honor of capturing it 😂.
Yes, there is, and there are many more wonders of nature yet to be seen.
!BBH
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