Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Art of disguise - Part 5

A Rock-hopper or Cicada perfectly disguised.....

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16 comments:

  1. AndreaMarch 10, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    I thought it was a tipical mediterrannean insect...
    Even if I live in the north of Italy,in the hottest summers they become common in my town too.

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  2. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMarch 10, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    Joan: They look so different then the ones we have. The shape is certainly the same.

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  3. Craver ViiMarch 10, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Ah, what a rugged, manly look. Or is that a female?

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  4. troutbirderMarch 10, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    Wow! That guy is good. Really good. Maybe the Marines should be taking notes?

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  5. blog with no nameMarch 10, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Is he James Bond, or Mr. Bean? Either one, he's still a master of disguise

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  6. BeckyMarch 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    I had to look twice, but I did find it. Excellant find Joan!
    B.

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  7. Firefly the Travel GuyMarch 10, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    I would have stepped on him without even knowing he is there.

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  8. MaryMarch 11, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    You are really good at spotting those hard to see insects. I probalby walk past things like that all the time and don't see them. Great photos!

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  9. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    It is great to know you have them there too Andrea.

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  10. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    We do have a wonderful diversity in the species Tom and it is probably because of the warm weather here.

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  11. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    I forgot to look Craver. LOL!! Will make sure I do that for you next time. :)

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  12. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    I am sure they can learn a lot from our bugs TB. :)

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  13. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Sure is Mike. I think I prefer James Bond though. :)

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  14. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Thanks Becky. I almost did not see it myself. :)

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  15. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Me too Jonker. It is so easy to miss especially in that long grass.

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  16. SAPhotographs (Joan)March 19, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Thanks Mary. It is not difficult to miss these. I guess my eye is adjusted and used to picking them up. :)

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