Nature's Little Helpers: A Look at My Insect Neighbours
Hey everyone! As some of you know, I love spending time outdoors and capturing the amazing world around us through my lens. Recently, I've been focusing on some of the smaller residents in my garden, and it's been a real eye-opener. It's truly fascinating to see the intricate lives these creatures lead, and how crucial they are to our ecosystem. Let me share some of my recent observations and a bit about these incredible insects, including some of their local names here in Telangana! Here's a collage I put together of some of my encounters: The Cast of Characters 1. The European Mantis ( Mantis religiosa ) Local Name (Telugu/Telangana): సిడిద (Sidida) / మిడత (Midatha) This majestic hunter, often simply called a "mantis" or "grasshopper" (Midatha) locally, is a sight to behold! I spent a long time getting that perfect shot of its focused face. Mantises are incredible ambush predators , and they play a vital role in keeping many garden pes...