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Fork-Tail Bush Katydid Nymph

Scudderia furcata

Photo by CoralAvery
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Colorful insect nymph. Red eyes, mainly green body with orange, brown, yellow, red, black and white pattern covering the rest.

Habitat:

Spotted resting on flowers in Poway, ca

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
CoralAvery
Possibly, I think Fork-tailed Bush Katydid is a little closer but I can't say for sure. Here's a pic of this species: http://www.ethanwinning.com/Insects/Damsels-Dragons/7962651_b8vkGg/1/1344299901_kKJ9CJ8#1328284591_g6bss98

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Flowers of North America
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The Color Red
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedOctober 26, 2011

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