Bugland: Summer But A Memory

You don’t see them up-close often, but Broadwinged Katydids are one of the most often-heard Colorado insects. From trees and shrubs, their loud lisps and clicks stretch on for several weeks during late summer. For many, the music of the Katydids represents the finality of the waxing season. For the winter, the Katydids have laid their eggs on twigs and small branches. The eggs will hatch in the spring. The young Katydids will become full-grown in late summer, and repeat the symphonic cycle. This Broadwinged Katydid was photographed by Park Hill resident Mark Silverstein.