The Other Side of New York

What is This Insect?

This insect was stuck on the screen. Isn’t it neat? But what is it? Anyone know. I wish there was a web site that listed pictures of insects when you don’t know the name. Otherwise how do you figure out what it is?

33 Responses to “What is This Insect?”

Karen, on October 11th, 2008 at 5:53 pm Said:

I think it is a praying mantis. It is such a beautiful color.
Christina thecoffeelady, on October 11th, 2008 at 9:10 pm Said:

My first impression was praying mantis… I am not sure. If I figure it out ~ I will let you know!
Breezie, on October 11th, 2008 at 9:16 pm Said:

I thought a praying mantis at 1st too, but I am not really sure what it is.
Jules, on October 11th, 2008 at 11:28 pm Said:

I have NO IDEA, but I just twittered it to see if anyone out there does. LOL!
gina, on October 12th, 2008 at 2:31 am Said:

I also thought it looked like a praying mantis. Would be great to know for sure.
Mark, on October 12th, 2008 at 6:41 am Said:

I think it is a Praying Mantis too, either that or a type of grasshopper. Great photo!
Hellan, on October 12th, 2008 at 7:11 am Said:

Looks like a mantid of some kind, i would say either a green mantid or stick mantid. very pretty all the same
Diane Scott, on October 12th, 2008 at 1:55 pm Said:

Unless its a variation, it’s not a praying mantis. Does have almost a grasshopper look to it. Hope you find out! We had a very large bug once (Nevada) that had two sets of mandibles, horizontal and vertical - very alien looking - that we never did find out what it was… even some specialists in the area had no idea. Might be the radiation LOL!
veinglory, on October 12th, 2008 at 2:40 pm Said:

It sure isn;t a praying mantis, or a wheel bug, or anything I have ever seen before!
Scott, on October 12th, 2008 at 6:09 pm Said:

It looks similar to a praying mantis, but the head is not the right shape to be one. Not really sure but resembles more of a flying grasshopper.
Owen, on October 12th, 2008 at 6:49 pm Said:

I was going to go with praying mantis too .. but you’re right, it’s not quite right …
daria369, on October 12th, 2008 at 9:23 pm Said:

Don’t know what it is but it looks really neat!
Heather in Beautiful BC, on October 13th, 2008 at 12:01 am Said:

Scorpyo1 responded to Julie’s twitter and said it looked like a katydid: http://www.cirrusimage.com/orthoptera_katydid.htm
Stomphoof, on October 13th, 2008 at 7:58 am Said:

I think its some sort of cricket myself.
bh24, on October 13th, 2008 at 2:05 pm Said:

Hmm, I don’t know. I hope you figure it out though.
OSoNY, on October 13th, 2008 at 6:56 pm Said:

It’s a Katydid~~
Connie, on October 14th, 2008 at 12:14 pm Said:

Amazing how we can get info so quickly now. Even though I’m from the Bronx originally (a city girl at heart) we actually had praying mantis insects because my Dad had a garden. So I knew it wasn’t one of those.

Glad you found out what it is. I feel better LOL.
Janet Giacoma, on October 14th, 2008 at 12:29 pm Said:

I thought Katydid’s were smaller, but then again I’m no bug expert Whatever it is, it’s big! Hope you find out!
Donna S, on October 15th, 2008 at 1:30 pm Said:

GREAT WAY TO GET PEOPLE LOOKING UP INFORMATION…
CDGardens, on October 17th, 2008 at 6:02 am Said:

Haven’t seen a Katydid this summer, but Praying Mantis and Walking Sticks seem to be more prevalent.

Thanks for sharing your find.
Stanley, on October 17th, 2008 at 9:40 am Said:

If I saw that bug on my screen door, I would have to move! I cant handle the big bugs!
vein, on October 18th, 2008 at 11:20 pm Said:

I had to come back and find out the answer so I am glad someone knew (it was “bugging” me)
wilson, on October 20th, 2008 at 7:51 am Said:

I thought it’s a variation of Grasshopper and I found this small buddy adorable as well
Doc, on October 21st, 2008 at 6:58 pm Said:

NIce pics….i’m from NY originally…now in Trinidad….b NYC then raised Ossining then Boston, Cal, Oklahoma….It is either a locust or a cicadae (if I spelled it right)…related to grosshopper…. locusts are in swarms in cycles every so many years….come to think of it..its not a cicadea…that makes loud noise signifying the rainy season coming in a few days…its a locust….
corrin, on November 3rd, 2008 at 10:57 am Said:

Looks like a katydid to me. They are pretty common in our area, and I don’t think they hurt much of anything.
TheSnackHound, on November 3rd, 2008 at 12:51 pm Said:

I like your little friend, and that’s a great photo!
cady, on November 3rd, 2008 at 1:09 pm Said:

my first thought was a katydid. that’s a cool picture.
catfightreport, on December 6th, 2008 at 1:36 pm Said:

I am surprised that so many people thought that was a praying mantis. Not even close. I’m glad someone identified it however.

Great picture btw!
Lovely Philippines Girl, on July 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm Said:

It’s actually a common grasshopper. It isn’t poisonous so don’t worry. It isn’t a praying mantis. A praying mantis has long front legs and acts like karate kid.. LOL

There are a lot of those insects in our country Philippines.

Commonly found on bushes or grasslands. Often comes out during summer.
average monthly cost, on August 28th, 2009 at 5:22 am Said:

seem like mantis or grasshoper, there still a lot type of insect are not revealed
learn to play piano, on September 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am Said:

I am looking for an online guide to help me play the piano to about grade 5 level. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
seo philippines, on September 21st, 2009 at 2:37 am Said:

Great blog. Thanks for the interesting article. I will send this story to my friends.
Camisetas, on October 5th, 2009 at 6:35 pm Said:

It seems more like a Toothpick grasshopper but i can´t see the long legs.