Katherine Undertook by timerskine

Katherine Undertook

Katherine Undertook is a formalized way of saying 'katydid' which is what this critter is.

We have a screened in back porch that we keep open so that the dogs have some place to shake off in bad weather that isn't inside the house. We get the occasional bird inside, but they generally find their way back out without assistance. But bugs are generally trapped, and will just struggle against the screens. So I keep a critter rescue kit out there. It's a glass (the top of which you see here) and a stiff piece of paper large enough to cover the opening of the glass. I will place the glass over the trapped bug, slide the paper between the glass and the screen, then carry it outside to be released.

This katydid was nice enough to pose for me on the rim of the glass before flying off.
Wow, how cool to get so close! Fantastic capture!
November 8th, 2020  
That's a cool capture!
November 8th, 2020  
Love the little feet. Good of you to rescue the bugs.
November 8th, 2020  
Ooh lucky you. Great capture.
November 8th, 2020  
he has such a cute eye, nice shot
November 9th, 2020  
Nice shot and backstory
November 9th, 2020  
You're so kind! A very photogenic insect.
November 9th, 2020  
Great clarity, and how wonderful to be so kind to the littlest of creatures!
November 9th, 2020  
great focus & detail
November 9th, 2020  
great capture ...
November 9th, 2020  
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