Katydid

This insect is called a Katydid. It looks a lot like a leaf! These insects are known for their singing. We hear them a lot in the mountains in the summer. There are many insects that sing in the summer, including crickets and cicadas. When you see the size of these insects (they are pretty large for insects) it's still amazing how much noise they make. To me the sounds are a part of summer. But on a summer night with the windows open you might wish they would sing a little softer!