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242/365 Grappling grasshoppers

30 Friday Aug 2019

Posted by sconzani in 365DaysWildin2019, insects, nature

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#365DaysWild, British insects, grasshopper, grasshoppers mating, Meadow grasshopper

‘Aw, isn’t that sweet?’ I thought when I spotted this couple of Meadow grasshoppers today. ‘He’s got his arm around her.’

190830 Common green grasshopper (1)

Of course, there was a bit more going on than that and, as I watched, another part of his anatomy swung around her body to make contact with her vital parts. No wonder he’s got a glint in his eye!

190830 Common green grasshopper (2)

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