Bush Cricket.

[S7000]

Howdy, I think this is another little bush cricket living in the garden. It has just shed it's skin, and was very lazy, it didn't move at all while I was shooting it.

Also tried some new PP work, so some C&C would be great!!!

http://www.members.optushome.com.au/prischlfam/_MG_2599a.jpg


Thanks!

[Photogirl2007]

It look like it is made of jello!! Are you sure it is a real one? LOL!!

[LordV]

Lovely capture but looks a bit contrasty for me - I've always liked the slighly soft jade like colours that newly shed bugs often have.

brian V.

[Choderboy]

That's cool.
I wonder if that spread eagle stance is normal when this is happening?
I hope I find one after a shed.

[johnkermit1]

that is a very interesting. ive never seen legs on a cricket quite like that. great find!

[dpastern]

I suspect that it's actually a young katydid, not a cricket. Looks a bit contrasty to me as well, but still a good image. Angle is a bit awkward though.

Dave

[S7000]

Thanks for the comments...Will have another go at it and re-post it.

[printguy]

It look like it is made of jello!! Are you sure it is a real one? LOL!!

Does kind of look like a Gummy Cricket doesn't it?

[Choderboy]

edit - I just removed my whole post :)
Had a brain fade when Dave said "katydid" above and thought Mantid...
Anyway, no more beers for me tonight.

[LordV]

I suspect that it's actually a young katydid, not a cricket. Looks a bit contrasty to me as well, but still a good image. Angle is a bit awkward though.

Dave

Dave - think katydid and cricket are the same things just different names at least here between the UK and the US.

brian V.

[dpastern]

Ah yes, you are correct Brian! I keep getting the suckers mixed up lol.

Dave