Katydid goes for a ride

[Donna]

Ok, so me and my daughter were at a light going to the mall. Kara said "mom, look at that leaf bug on that car in front of us". I said...WOW, that looks just like the one Janet saw. So we were on a mission to rescue that leafy bug. We followed the car and kept making sure Katy didn't fall off. The next light....phew, Katy still there. We followed the car into Office Max and waited until the man was in and out of sight. I took out my phone and took a pic. Kara said let's put it in the trees over there. Ok, so she went to pick it up and it flew right over to the trees where we were going to put it. We both looked at each other and laughed because Katy could have left if she wanted while riding on the roof of that car but Katydid-nt want to.

[Mirta]

Great one! Looks like an angle wing katydid, a male...
  Mirta

[Paul Hamilton]

Good picture and story!  I've not seen a Kaytydid like that.

Paul

[Tokira]

That's a GREAT photo!
Carol

[Donna]

That's a GREAT photo!
Carol

Thanks Carol and Paul, I was quite amazed to see one, especially hitching a ride. Mirta, you sure know your bugs.....thanks!!!

Donna

[valhalla]

Ok, so me and my daughter were at a light going to the mall. 

Rockaway?    What I think is interesting is that we are all noticing the Katydids now.  Nice picture - always good to see NJ, too 

[Donna]

Ok, so me and my daughter were at a light going to the mall. 

Rockaway?    What I think is interesting is that we are all noticing the Katydids now.  Nice picture - always good to see NJ, too 

Absolutely Rockaway Janet. I wouldn't have seen it if Kara wasn't with me.

[valhalla]

Ok, so me and my daughter were at a light going to the mall. 

Rockaway?    What I think is interesting is that we are all noticing the Katydids now.  Nice picture - always good to see NJ, too 

Absolutely Rockaway Janet. I wouldn't have seen it if Kara wasn't with me.

Is I-80 still torn up in that area?

[Donna]

Ok, so me and my daughter were at a light going to the mall. 

Rockaway?    What I think is interesting is that we are all noticing the Katydids now.  Nice picture - always good to see NJ, too 

Absolutely Rockaway Janet. I wouldn't have seen it if Kara wasn't with me.

Is I-80 still torn up in that area?

When is it not?????????

[valhalla]

I have another Katydid on the house - been here all day.

[Donna]

I have another Katydid on the house - been here all day.

Now I'm gonna have to look more closely outside. 

[valhalla]

I also found 2 mantis pods while planting.  Took pictures and hope to remember them tomorrow.