The color of this Katydid caught my eye as he clung to a dried reed frond.
I had no idea how long the antennae were when I was taking the pictures.
A second katydid was on a nearby reed stalk, also just hanging on, although he might have been munching on the frond.
Magnolia’s Audubon Swamp, Charleston, SC
October 18, 2021
Gorgeous shots, Ellen, of this colorful katydid. I can’t tell for sure, but it looks to me like a Handsome Meadow Katydid, my absolutely favorite insect.
Thanks, Mike, glad to give you a look at your favorite!