Bush Cricket Collection (#2)

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Great Green Bush Cricket on Sedum in summer - UK (Tettigonia viridissima) Date:

Giant Black-winged Clonia (Clonia melanoptera) adult, climbing on stems, South Africa, February

Roesels Bush-cricket (Metrioptera roeselii) adult female, clambering through grass, West Canvey Marshes RSPB Reserve, Canvey Island, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, September

White-faced Bush-cricket (Decticus albifrons) adult female, resting on ground, Bulgaria, September

Roesels Bush-cricket (Metrioptera roeselii forma diluta) rare macropterous winged form, adult female, resting on grass in heathland, Witley Common, Surrey, England, August

Grey Bush-cricket (Platycleis albopunctata) adult female, on coastal heathland, New Forest, Hampshire, England, October

Oak Bush-cricket (Meconema thalassinum) nymph, cleaning antennae, hiding under rose leaf in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, June

Oak Bush-cricket (Meconema thalassinum) adult male, resting on seedhead, Leicestershire, England, August

Upland Green Bush-cricket (Tettigonia cantans) adult female, resting on round hay bale in cut meadowland habitat, Antola Regional Park, Genova Province, Liguria, Italy, July

Bush cricket (Katydid) sitting on blue fabric, side view

Bush cricket (Katydid) perching on a stem, close-up

Bush cricket (Katydid), close-up, looking at camera

Bush cricket (Katydid) perching on the edge of a glass jar

Katydid F007 / 6564
Katydid (family Tettigoniidae)

Bush cricket F007 / 6587
Bush cricket (subfamily Tettigoniinae)

Bush cricket F007 / 6588
Bush cricket (subfamily Tettigoniinae)

Katydid F007 / 6563
Katydid (family Tettigoniidae)

Katydid F007 / 6562
Katydid (family Tettigoniidae)

Bush cricket F007 / 6589
Bush cricket (subfamily Tettigoniinae)

Leaf mimic bush cricket C014 / 0964
Leaf mimic bush cricket on a leaf. This bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) has evolved to closely resemble the shape and colouration of the leaves of the plants on which it lives

Bush cricket shedding its skin C016 / 7741
Bush cricket shedding its skin

Bush cricket shedding its skin C016 / 7761
Bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) shedding its skin. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Speckled bush-cricket nymph on nettle leaves. Dorset, UK July 2012

Bush cricket, Borneo C016 / 6276
Bush cricket, Borneo, Malaysia

Bush cricket, Borneo C016 / 6277
Bush cricket, Borneo, Malaysia. Also known as a katydid. this species mimics the colour and shape of a leaf

Bush cricket, Borneo C016 / 6278
Bush cricket, Borneo, Malaysia. Also known as a katydid. this species mimics the colour and shape of a leaf

Leaf mimic bush cricket C014 / 0967
Leaf mimic bush cricket with its wings open. This bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) has evolved to closely resemble the shape and colouration of the leaves of the plants on which it lives

Armoured bush cricket C014 / 0914
Armoured bush cricket. The armoured bush cricket (Acanthoplus discoidalis), or koringkrieke, is a species of flightless bush-cricket that is native to Namibia, Botswana and South Africa

Leaf mimic bush cricket C014 / 0962
Leaf mimic bush cricket on a branch. This bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) has evolved to closely resemble the shape and colouration of the leaves of the plants on which it lives

Bush cricket on a leaf
Bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) on a leaf. Photographed in South China

Bush cricket shedding its skin C013 / 8863
Bush cricket (family Tettigoniidae) shedding its skin. Photographed in the Jama Coaque Reserve, Manabi Province, Western Ecuador

Trapped bush cricket C013 / 5003
Trapped bush cricket. An entomologist releasing a bush cricket that was trapped in the Borneo rainforest

Bush cricket, Borneo C013 / 5000
Bush cricket (family Gryllacrididae), Borneo

Bush cricket, Borneo C013 / 4996
Bush cricket (family Gryllacrididae), Borneo

Bush cricket, Borneo C013 / 4990
Bush cricket, or katydid, close up (family Tettigoniidae). Photographed in Borneo, Malaysia

Long Winged Conehead - UK
DAC-1063 Long Winged Conehead UK Conocephalus discolor David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mallophora infernalis, robber flies
Robber fly, male and female captured in Brazil carrying a katydid as prey (seen underneath). Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Long-winged Conehead (Conocephalus discolor) female nymph, resting on dried reed, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, June

WHITE-FACED BUSH CRICKET
RD-188 White-Faced Bush Cricket Decticus albifrons Giacomo Radi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Oak Bush-cricket (Meconema thalassinum) adult, close-up of head, on garden fence, Belvedere, Kent, England, september

Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp. ) adult, moulting skin, hanging from leaf at night, Los Amigos Biological Station
Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp.) adult, moulting skin, hanging from leaf at night, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Moss Katydid (Campionica montana) adult, close-up of head, Manu Road, Departemento Cusco, Andes, Peru

Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp. ) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana
Leaf Katydid (Typophyllum sp.) adult, resting on leaf, Iwokrama Rainforest, Guyana

Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp. ) adult female, close-up of head, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia
Katydid (Tettigoniidae sp.) adult female, close-up of head, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Bullet Ant (Paraponera clavata) adult, dismembering leaf katydid prey, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru

Dead-leaf Katydid (Mimetica sp. ) adult pair, camouflaged on leaf litter in cloud forest, Manu Road
Dead-leaf Katydid (Mimetica sp.) adult pair, camouflaged on leaf litter in cloud forest, Manu Road, Departemento Cuzco, Andes, Peru

Saddle-backed Bush-cricket (Ephippiger ephippiger) adult, resting on stem, Lesvos, Greece, may

Bog Bush-cricket (Metrioptera brachyptera) adult female, resting on flowering heather, England

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"Bush Cricket: Masters of Camouflage and Intricate Adaptations" In the lush rainforests of Danum Valley Conservation Area in Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, a mesmerizing creature known as the they are be found. Also referred to as katydids, these insects belong to the family Tettigoniidae and are renowned for their unique features and behaviors. One such species is the Oblong-Winged Katydid (Amblycorypha oblongifolia), showcasing its vibrant green morph in Tambopata Nature Reserve located in Peru's Madre de Dios Region. Its striking appearance serves as a testament to nature's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, a captive Katydid from Costa Rica captivates onlookers with its captivating presence. Found in Central America, this particular specimen highlights the diversity within this fascinating insect family. The Lichen Katydid (Markia hystrix) takes camouflage to another level by blending seamlessly into its surroundings of Sumaco National Park in Napo. This incredible adaptation allows it to remain hidden from predators while providing an awe-inspiring sight for lucky observers. Moving towards Sark Island in British territory lies the Great Green Bush-Cricket (Tettigonia viridissima). Here we witness a female laying her eggs, symbolizing new life amidst breathtaking scenery. Venturing further into Yasuni National Park in Orellana, Ecuador reveals the Peacock Katydid (Pterochroza ocellata) assuming a defensive posture. Its vibrant colors serve as both warning signals and expressions of beauty within this biodiverse ecosystem. South America also hosts the Spiny Devil Katydid (Panacanthus cuspidatus), which showcases its formidable spines that deter potential threats. These adaptations make it well-suited for survival within Napo's challenging environment. Another leaf mimicry specialist emerges – a female Leaf Mimic Bush Cricket or Katydid belonging to the Tettigoniidae family.