As I am not sure which subspecies it is, I use the term locust here. If anyone can explain the distinction to me in more detail, please leave a comment.
I passed this scene on one of my deliveries. You'd think there was going to be a hunt here, but far from it. The cat was obviously having a siesta and wasn't bothered by the locust. The locust itself didn't seem to be afraid either, even when the cat gently touched it with its paw.
This is my entry for the #POBPhotoContest by @friendlymoose. I hope this captures the theme of NATURE, even if you can see some civilisation.
They both let me get close, I didn't seem to exist for them. So a close-up was also possible.
The locust was even so curious that it hopped onto my arm at the end of the little photo session. Not easy to photograph but a great experience.
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