Backyard Macro Photography by: Jennifer Senne
For the past two years, I have been immersing myself in the world of macro photography, capturing the beauty of insects and flowers in my backyard and at nature parks. Being based in South Carolina, most of my subjects are local, but I do embark on the occasional journey.
Today, I’m excited to start sharing some of my photos with you. I’ve included some interesting facts to enhance your experience. I truly hope you enjoy them as much as I’ve enjoyed capturing them. I will also share some photos I’ve taken internationally, including landscapes and art photography.
Today, let me introduce to you to my backyard buddy. Meet Scuderia furcata also known as Fork-tailed bush katydid. It is a species under the family of Tettigoniidae, in the order of Orthoptera.
Katydids, while capable of biting when threatened, are generally non-aggressive. They feed on plant materials and both male and female katydids sing to attract mates. Their calls, among the loudest, are produced by the unique method of rubbing their wings together. The rapid movement of the sharp edge of the right front wing against the ridge on the left front wing creates their distinct song, a fascinating aspect of their behavior that piques curiosity.
Note: No insects were harm during photography 🙂
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