Genus Gesonula

Latin NameObservation dateLocation
Genus GesonulaOctober 16, 2026Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia

This is a very beautiful grasshopper nymph. This little grasshopper is extremely small, and its contrasting black color makes it look like bird droppings when viewed from a distance. To capture the beauty of this little grasshopper, I had to photograph it with the help of a macro lens. From a close distance, we can clearly see its colors. It has a combination of dark and blackish-brown colors, with white and blue spots on its body and legs.

At this stage, the grasshopper cannot fly yet, and its wings are not visible either. However, it can jump very quickly, and its tiny size makes it easy for it to hide and camouflage itself.

I managed to find this grasshopper in my own cocoa plantation, and fortunately, I was able to capture its beauty quite easily. Although grasshoppers are beautiful, they are still pests for plants, so we must keep their population under control to prevent them from becoming too numerous.

Alright my friends, now I am going to share some pictures of this grasshopper here, and I hope these pictures I share will entertain all of you.



Camera Usedpoco c65
LensMM
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PhotographyGenus Gesonula
Photographer@maxmarvin



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