I promised another view of a Migratory Locust (Locusta migratoria). This time, however, the tables have been turned and it is looking down on me! I was un-pegging the last of the dry laundry from the line when I came face to face with this locust just above my head:
It seemed to grin down at me:
Its stare was hard and unblinking:
The locust moved off nonchalantly:
Then came back in a flash of fearsomeness:
I picked up my laundry basket and bid it farewell, leaving it to continue with its migration.
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Interesting looking dude (or dude-ess). As long as there’s just one.. you don’t want the whole family and their neighbours flying in…
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One at a time is fine with me – en masse: NO!
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Oh the horror!!!!!
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It was its turn to intimidate me.
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And did it succeed? If it was me, I would have given it everything it asked for, as long as it doesn’t hurt me.
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Nonchalantly–cool word!
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The locust had all the power.
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Like a centurion from another planet. ‘Take me to your leader!’ đŸ˜€
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A good description, Eliza.
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I am quite happy not to have that keeping an eye on me. Good pictures.
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One or two on their own are a curiosity; it is when they swarm that one doesn’t wish to know them.
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Such amazing photos!
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Thank you, I am glad you have enjoyed them.
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You must have an amazing camera Anne, with a great zoom lens. Such detailed shots.
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This is a kind comment and a tribute to my ancient cell phone!
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Wow I’m amazed, I thought you might have a fancy camera with a zoom lens!
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Wonderful shots – and with a phone!!
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Thank you, Derrick – the locust was just above my head.
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Splendid!
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I am glad they appeal to you.
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I think he likes attention. He knows your phone has a camera. Why else would he let your hand come that close.
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I would probably have squeaked loudly if it had thought to jump at me!
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