August 17, 2017

Location: Fellsmere, my porch

I'm a male Pterophylla camellifolia,
Better known as a True Katydid.
I have veins on my wings that blend in with leaves,
And help me to stay well hid.

(Special thanks to Heather Stapleton for her help identifying this bug.)

Sources: Insect Identification for the Casual Observer - True Katydid

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson