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Greater Anglewing Katydid

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Photo by albear1960
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Field Notes

Description:

Grasshopper-like insect nymph found on Weigela bushes next to our home. Approximately an inch in length, with wide, colorful body. Greens, brown, yellow, purple on the abdomen and spotted legs. No wings to be seen.

Habitat:

Backyard, rural.

Reference Links:

Greater Anglewing Katydid (Microcentrum rhombifolium) - Information on Greater …

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Comments (3)
e.drinnon
You're welcome. It's definitely more colorful than the other. That was the closest I could find, shape-wise. It's a pretty cool little bug.
albear1960
Thanks e.drinnon. Looks very close except for the awesome colors on this little nymph!
e.drinnon
It's a katydid nymph. Not sure about the species, but it looks similar to this: http://bugguide.net/node/view/652172/bgimage

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PublishedJuly 17, 2014

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