Species Name: Sasakia charonda

where they feed primarily on tree sap and fruit

When threatened

is visually striking thanks to the pair of almost fluorescent green patches

they remind me little bit of the Maori tattoos

Leaf mimic grasshopper in a frame bones Species Name: Sasakia charonda5" x 7" black, shadow box frame An interesting looking grasshopper, that will remind you of autumn. The wing shape is different from most other grasshoppers, it almost looks like some leaf parts were glued to its back. Like many other insects the grasshopper also uses camouflage as one of their prime defense mechanism, combined with their strong jumping legs and the ability to fly, the grasshopper is no easy target but is prey to many other insect