Saturday, August 10, 2024

Black-kneed Conehead for Saturday Critter

 


I saw this critter in Taiwan. Next to a street joint selling rice snack.


Linking Saturday Critter


I got my CT lumbar spine and pelvis back. No malignancy of any sorts. But I have extensive moderate arthritis affecting multiple levels including foraminal narrowing. I am depressed by the result. These are incidental findings not to my liking. I will work on my fitness routine once muscle tear heals. 


41 comments:

  1. Hopefully you will be able to deal with it sending you big hugs.

    That is a gorgeous little critter, look at that eye stunning. Great insect :-D

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  2. I have this diagnosis. there are injections that help, also meds and patches. A doctor who is a pain specialist can work wonders. This bug looks like a cross between a cricket and a grasshopper.

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  3. Visto de cerca, se aprecia muy bien los detalles.
    Feliz fin de semana.

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  4. Great close-up photo. I'm glad it was sitting on a leaf and not in the rice snack!

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  5. Extraño saltamontes aunque muy colorido. Cuidate, los problemas de columnas no se deben dejar de pasar.

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  6. Great insect. It looks like it might sing or chirp. I'm enjoying the morning symphony of insects each day here in NJ.

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  7. Great close up, or should I say macro. Not great news for you. It's all about building up muscles for support now.

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  8. What a great looking grasshopper. I'm not familiar with this kind. Good news that you have no cancer. The arthritis can be improved as can the depression. Try a mixture of long walks and sweet desserts. They might help, or not, but at least you would be enjoying yourself.

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  9. Well, good news there was no malignancy at least. Wish you luck in finding the right exercises etc and hope you'll feel better soon. - Impressive photo!

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  10. Yes---- a grasshopper is what he looks like. Keep active when you can. But you know that. Do not become impatient with your body.

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  11. What a fascinating find with the Black-kneed Conehead!
    I’m sorry to hear about your CT results. It’s good there’s no malignancy, though.
    Wishing you a speedy recovery and a successful return to your fitness routine!

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  12. Awesome closeup! I wish you a speedy recovery!
    Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  13. Lovely Macro.
    Well, most people have arthritis of some kind and at any age as well. You take care of yourself.

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  14. Macro shots of insects are always a delight. Sorry to learn of your compromised health; hopefully things will improve.

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  15. You got a great close up and it's good that you could ID it!

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  16. Great macro.
    Hope your muscle tear heals soon.

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  17. How you get this detail I'll never know. But so impressive.

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  18. Me parece que es de la misma familia de los saltamontes y cigarras, lograste un primer plano genial.
    Espero tu dolencia salga adelante.

    Saludos.

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  19. Vibrant colors - beautiful creature, well photographed!
    Thanks for sharing with all of us. Be well!

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  20. Hello :=)
    What a fabulous close up of the cricket Black-kneed Conehead. Get well soon.

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  21. It's always cool to discover new species. I'm sorry to hear about your health results. It's tough news to receive. You'll get through this!

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