A green visitor at home
Today we had a visitor
The need for Coffee made me walk upstairs. What’s this green stuff at the window? Look 👀
So, picture this: you're strolling through your house and suddenly you come across the Tettigonia viridissima, also known as the large green bush-cricket.
These little fellas are like the rock stars of the insect world with their flashy green outfits and long wings. And here's the cool part: they're not just hanging out looking stylish, they're actually creating a chill summer vibe with their wings by producing a unique melody. No worries though, they're harmless to us humans, so you can just kick back, enjoy the tunes, and soak up the natural charm.
Just remember, give 'em some space and admire their groovy appearance from a respectful distance.
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A great Jumper
The large green bush-cricket, is a nimble jumper that can cover distances of up to 1 meter in a single hop. Impressive, right? It uses its strong hind legs to propel itself, making its jumps quite a sight to see in the wild.
What a color
The large green bush-cricket, sports a vibrant green color that helps it blend into its natural surroundings, such as grassy areas and foliage. This coloration serves as a form of camouflage, providing the cricket with a degree of protection from predators.
When compared to other insects, this shade of green is quite distinctive. While many insects use colors for various reasons, such as warning predators or attracting mates, the Tettigonia viridissima's green hue is primarily about blending in. This natural adaptation allows it to remain inconspicuous as it moves through grass and vegetation, which ultimately enhances its chances of survival in its environment.
Areas of living and food
The family of these great jumpers can be found inhabiting a range of areas, primarily across Europe and parts of Asia as you see on the map. It tends to thrive in grassy habitats, gardens, meadows, woodlands, and even urban parks, and sometimes just my house for a photo session. This adaptable insect is known to be quite widespread and can be encountered in a variety of environments as long as suitable vegetation and hiding spots are available for its camouflage and survival.
Map by iNaturalist
The diet of the cricket consists mainly of plant matter. It is known to be a herbivore, feeding on various leaves, grasses, and other vegetation found in its habitat. This diet choice aligns with its green coloration and its preference for blending into foliage. By consuming plant material, these bush-crickets play a role in the ecosystem's food chain, contributing to the balance of their environment. But I still have no clue what he was looking for at my house.
5 facts
Finally, here are 5 cool facts about the large green friend from my home:
Impressive Jumping: Despite their chunky appearance, these insects are remarkable jumpers, capable of leaping up to 1 meter in a single bound.
Nighttime Musicians: Male Tettigonia viridissima are well-known for their nighttime serenades. They produce a distinctive and rhythmic song using their wings to attract females.
Camouflage Masters: Their vibrant green coloration isn't just eye-catching; it's also their way of blending seamlessly into their surroundings. This natural camouflage helps protect them from predators.
Regenerating Lost Limbs: If they happen to lose a leg due to a predator encounter, these bush crickets are capable of regenerating the lost limb during their molting process.
Lifespan and Molting: Their life cycle involves molting, shedding their exoskeletons as they grow. They undergo multiple molts before reaching adulthood, and during these phases, they're particularly vulnerable to predation.
A minute later
Just with a good coffee in my hand, I passed the place where my green friend was hanging out. He is on his trip again and I guess he is hiding behind some green stuff somewhere.
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Dear @detlev , here in Cumaná city of the Sucre state in Venezuela, we have many of these harmless and melodious insects, the green crickets or Tettigonia viridissima, your photo is very interesting friend and having a delicious coffee and seeing them is fantastic. The photo of the aforementioned insect is very good. Successes.
Hey dear @omarrojas thanks for your feedback
I did all pics with my smartphone as my green friend stays for a while to handle the foto session
Dear @detlev It is very photogenic, such a spectacular cricket which is a world-renowned insect. It looks very alive in your photos, due to its tranquility, as if it knew it would appear in the world through Hive. Greetings.
https://twitter.com/Omarroj52318483/status/1692008040440942596?s=20
This grasshopper looks beautiful and very large and the shots are very beautiful
I see the reputation of your account 78 me remind me of the independence day of the Republic of Indonesia and I have made a red and white butterfly to commemorate the 78th birthday
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Didn't know about the 78 birthday and will think in your direction for a special picture.
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Indonesia is such a nice country. I traveled there a lot on many of the 19000+ islands with all the great people.
Didn't know about the 78 birthday and will think in your direction for a special picture.
For today very luxurious in Indonesia friend
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Cool pic, very clear to see all the detail of this green visitor.
Have a great day.
Yes, iPhone cam did a great job and Mr. visitor was enjoying the session