Short-winged Rice Grasshopper

Nature's Strange Color Play

While walking in nature, there are some moments that suddenly bring a glimmer of wonder to our eyes. This photography also captures such a wonderful scene. Here we see a green grasshopper, which has almost disappeared blending in with surrounding environment. At first glance, many people may find it difficult understand where the small animal is hiding. This picture reminds us of the amazing harmony nature and the strange diversity biological world.

Although grasshopper is a common insect, its lifestyle, color and technique are truly admirable. The grasshopper seen in the picture has a green and brown body color. Its wing part is very similar a leaf. As a result, when it is among dry leaves, branches or grass, it avoids the eyes predators. This is an extraordinary example camouflage. Every animal in nature has developed different techniques protect itself, and in the case the grasshopper, this color change is biggest defense mechanism.

If you look around the photography, you can see broken stones, dry leaves and branches scattered around. Hidden inside it is a green grasshopper. This environment has given it security to survive. Usually, this type insect is found in the field, in bushes among the leaves of trees. However, here it has adapted well even among the rough stones. This harmony nature is truly amazing.

Grasshoppers are not only beautiful look at, but also play an important role in maintaining ecological balance nature. They survive eating leaves trees, and also serve as food for many animals. Birds, lizards small mammals get energy by eating grasshoppers. That is, grasshoppers are an important part nature food chain. Without them, many animals might have become food deficient.

The photography is not just a picture a small grasshopper, but carries a deep message from nature. That is, all animals have to adapt themselves in some way survive. Just as this grasshopper protects itself from enemies with its body color, we also learn to adapt ourselves to various situations in our lives. Nature seems give us new lessons every day.

In addition, the photo brings to our eyes another truth. That is, how artistic even small animals can be. Sometimes we only pay attention to big animals, but the beauty nature is hidden in small things. The green wings, delicate foot posture, and ability blend in with the surroundings this grasshopper are truly admirable.

The photographer also took this picture with great patience and attention. If the picture had not been taken so beautifully, we might not have realized the presence grasshopper. It teaches us that to see the beauty nature, you need to keep your mind open, not just your eyes.

This picture is a wonderful example of nature. It reminds us that every creature in nature is valuable and their existence maintains the balance world. Therefore, it is our responsibility protect these creatures, care for the environment, and appreciate the small beauties nature.

Device	Name
Android	oppo A95
Camera	4.71 Mm, f/1.0, (iso100)

Photography:
Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan

Link to original community|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/307474438

Latitude Longitude Map|
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