2015-05-30 speckled bush-cricket (female) by mona65

2015-05-30 speckled bush-cricket (female)

A speckled bush-cricket (Leptophyes punctatissima) in a rose blossom. I do not know in which stadium this exemplary is. Most probably not an imago yet. The antennae of this species are approximately 3 times as long as the body. And as the wings are reduced or completely absent, both males and females are flightless. They live a solitary life, unlike meadow grasshoppers, so they are seldom noticed.
Great focus and light. She is really quite lovely on black.
May 30th, 2015  
Wonderful little cricket Mona. He looks very happy and at home in the roses. :)
May 30th, 2015  
Beautiful capture
May 30th, 2015  
Great find !
May 30th, 2015  
Lovely capture, Mona! Nice detail on the flower and grasshopper!
May 30th, 2015  
Well spotted Mona
May 30th, 2015  
Great find and capture
May 31st, 2015  
Neat shot - what wonderful lighting.
May 31st, 2015  
that antennae is incredible, struck me instantly then read your information :) fav
May 31st, 2015  
Amazing photo, so clear, and beautifully composed.
May 31st, 2015  
Brilliant. Fav
May 31st, 2015  
Beautiful fav
May 31st, 2015  
A beautiful little cricket; love the colour and detail.
May 31st, 2015  
Kim
Beautifully captured!
June 5th, 2015  
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