Drawn Picture By: Joseph Santos Field Notes 9/16
This is one of the first drawings I've made of the creature called Katydid, before she had laid eggs across the branch placed in her cage. A good description of this insect would be from my field notes, "It has six legs. The hind legs are its largest, and goes medium in the middle, and smallest in the front. On its small head it has two antennas.It also has the body shape of a leaf, and under that leaf shape she has a torso of a bean."
I didn't realize they have six legs. Is that typical of bugs? Do you have air holes for her? How long until the eggs hatch? I have so many questions.
ReplyDeleteAs I did my research it seems that these eggs will hatch in the upcoming spring, becoming nymphs and will go through several stages before becoming a full adult katydid.
DeleteAlso to answer your question about the holes, yes I do. Actually it is in a fish like container. With a top that has air lines through it.
DeleteI haven't seen one of these things in like 3 maybe 4 years. I was wondering if she let you catch her easily because the one I saw let us. We could get really close to the one I saw and it wouldn't budge, so finally someone got the courage to touch it. It was weird though because most insects will do anything to get away from most people.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that these insects were called Katydid. I always referred to them as leaf bugs. It's awesome that you were able to catch this insect so you could get a closer look at her. I also watched the video you posted of the eggs hatching and I think it's very cool. The shape of the eggs remind me of a bean shape.
ReplyDeleteDid you say you fed the bugs rose pedals? Anyway, those bugs are really cool looking.
ReplyDeleteI've seen one in the philippines a long time ago like when I was like eight. What do they eat and they are pretty interesting. Like they could blend in well on trees
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