G is for grasshopper for ABC Wednesday Round 9
G is for Green Grasshopper
Grasshoppers
As the summer season progresses I notice changes in the plants and small creatures that I see along the trails and paths that I follow each day.
In July, most morning walks were interrupted by my stopping to take pictures of Skippers and Fritillaries; then Common Wood-nymphs, Monarchs, Painted Ladies and Viceroys appeared. Cabbage Whites and Sulphurs started alighting on vegetation long enough for me to catch their images with my camera; last weekend I saw a Milbert's Tortiseshell ( in 2006 when this was written)
Then gradually I noticed changes. During the
past couple of weeks I seldom saw Skippers anymore and fewer butterflies. However now I am often alerted with a dry, sharp "click-click" sort of sound and I see many flying dark wings with light borders crossing my paths. Grasshoppers. There seem to be many and they jump and fly about as I walk along . I don't know their special names but I do have a few pictures of them to share. 
ABCWednesday is hosted by Mrs. Nesbitt. Each week a different letter is featured. It goes in alphabetical order and next week is the letter 'g'. I have never photographed a giraffe before it won't be giraffe,so I'm not sure yet, what 'g' topic I will feature. If you would like to contribute to ABC Wednesday , you may do so by locating the meme here:http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.com/
6 comments:
I have to admit it, but I have a really hard time with grasshoppers. I was 12 years old when a huge grasshopper jumped into my shirt. I was in my grandmother's laundry room when it started to jumped all over trying to escape the clutches of my shirt. I screamed. I jumped. I swatted at my chest. I tore the shirt off and the hopper escaped. Fifty-one years later, I can tolerate grasshoppers but I still keep a healthy distance. Oh, and don't even get me started on Praying Mantises.
A very nice choice for G day! Love the grasshoppers!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful shots;o)
¤ Have a nice and happy week ¤
great camo shot, especially
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Wow lots of grasshoppers.
G is for Gorgeous Gladiola
A grasshopper/large cricket jumped up my trouser leg last week. Oh sure...it was funny to watch me dancing about, but I just wanted it out!
Jane x
You really have a variety of them! They do seem to camouflage themselves very well.
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