For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

An uninvited visitor

I woke up to the feeling that there was someone in my bedroom. I switched on the light and there he was just disappearing around the corner. I grabbed my camera to get evidence of the intruder and the flash made him stop in his tracks.
Gotcha!! That will teach you to come sneaking around my bedroom at night when you think I am sleeping!!
Those beady eyes were watching my every move ...... so I switched off the light and went back to sleep. LOL!!

This is a Grass Katydid (Tylopsis) which are large (about 20mm in body length). They feed on grass, plants, aphids and caterpillars.

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