Sunday, November 20, 2011

IDENTIFY THIS INSECT

On a recent trip into the Yasuni (Ecuador) I came across this critter. See pics. It appears to be a grasshopper/locust guy exhibiting INCREDIBLE camouflage. When it was disturbed it displayed its under-wings. Also quite interesting.

Any idea on what we are looking at here?

Thank you,
Stephen Hopkins
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1 comment:

  1. SacredSoulSword2:21 AM

    That is most definitely Pterochroza Ocellata, or the Peacock Katydid. Very striking insect. Awesome you got to see one firsthand!

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