The Rose and The Katydid (nymph). Macro.
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"Green little vaulter, in the sunny grass,Tiny little katydid nymphs walk among the petals of our roses. This fellow is less than one-half inch long, he is too young to sing his famous song. I can see small grains of pollen on his legs and I understand that they eat flowers and leaves. Once the rose has passed it's prime, he is welcome to the petals, though perhaps he likes the heart of the rose best. I know he's probably a pest but he has these tear-shaped eyes with the little central dot and I can't help seeing Jiminy Cricket and hearing him sing When You Wish Upon A Star. Besides he sat still while I took the picture.
Catching your heart up at the feel of June,
Sole noise that's heard amidst the lazy noon,
When ev'n the bees lag at the summoning brass.
~ Leigh Hunt, To the Grasshopper and the Cricket
Submission for Tuesdays Photos topic "very little animal". (end of post)
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