Groundhopper

[Geoff F]

Another odd looking insect. Not totally sure about the identification because it is something which is new to me.

At the moment, I'm thinking about it being a Common Groundhopper (Tetrix undulata). About 8 mm in length.

[FrankMi]

You do have opportunities to discover the interesting and unusual life forms Geoff! It is fascinating how the head attaches to the body. Almost seems to be armor-plated! Any chance you could capture this one horizontally closer to its eye level?

[deetheturk]

Nice captures Geoff, looks like some kind of juvenile grasshopper, but your knowledge of these things is way greater than mine

[IzzieK]

That armour-head looks like it has antennas built-in those frog-like eyes....very sharp, Geoff. It is like positioning the darn thing under a microscope ready to magnify it more...(It is am...forgive me for being duffy this early yawning...)

[Geoff F]

Yes, it rather looks like an armour plated frog.

When I first saw it I had to stop and rub my eyes!

[JBW]

Another odd looking insect. Not totally sure about the identification because it is something which is new to me.

At the moment, I'm thinking about it being a Common Groundhopper (Tetrix undulata). About 8 mm in length.

this is one that belongs in our garden. I would list her under Bullfrog/Grasshopper/ Armoured vehicle