Pseudoxya
Natures Little Guest Grasshopper
Nature constantly presents us with various surprises. Plants, rivers, animals and birds — everything together creates a wonderful form of life. One day, amidst this beauty, a small animal, a grasshopper, was captured on my camera. Seeing this small insect sitting quietly on a piece of leaf, it felt like it had received a silent message from nature.
The grasshopper is as beautiful to look at as its way of life is very surprising. This small insect mainly lives by eating grass, vegetables or leaves of trees. It is basically a herbivore. However, it is sometimes known as harmful farmers, because many grasshoppers can destroy the crop together. However, from the point view biodiversity, it is an important element nature.
In the picture I took, the grasshopper is resting on a green leaf. Its body has mixture brown green colors, which easily blends it with nature like a perfect camouflage They have long bodies large, powerful hind legs which allow them to jump long distances. Grasshoppers are primarily known their jumping ability.
Many us enjoyed catching grasshoppers as children. When they suddenly jump and fly, it feels like they are playing a game.
These animals are mainly found in tropical warm areas. Their numbers increase during the rainy season, because then there greenery around their food is easily available. However, they are very sensitive animals. Their numbers often decrease due environmental pollution, chemical pesticides, etc., which can be a bad sign for nature.
Grasshoppers teach us that every element life, even though small, is important. This proves that even the smallest members nature are part a huge ecosystem. Protecting them means maintaining the balance nature.
After taking this picture, I stared grasshopper for a long time. I was fascinated every movement, its gaze, and its ability maintain balance on the leaves. It then occurred me that this little insect can teach us a lot patience, balance, and the lesson living in harmony with nature.
Nowadays, we are so immersed in technology that we have no time enjoy nature around us. But even a grasshopper can make us feel better, if we take a little time look at it. That is why sometimes getting lost in nature is the greatest joy.
In the end, every creature in nature, big or small — has some contribution make this world. The grasshopper may be small, but its presence can become a source small joy in our lives. Let us all love nature and respect each its guests.
| Device | Name |
|---|---|
| Android | oppo A95 |
| Camera | 4.71 Mm, f/1.0, (iso100) |
Photography:
Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan
Link to original community|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/294317820
Latitude Longitude Map|
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=3.125902&mlon=101.504848#map=12/3.1259/101.5048