The other beauties

 When you see one, you tend to see more, never rang more true than on this occasion.

Unfortunately not prepared with a camera for macro shots, I had to do make do with what I have but it was nevertheless as a most refreshing and rewarding experience, and thereby begins my new endeavour during this rather dry avian season, and a subsequent challenge to identify these new delights ... at time of posting still a research in progress!

First it was this

And then I was drawn to a pop-up on the flat even surface of a banana leaf, and a thrilling discovery.

And who could miss this!?

And I couldn't have enough of this too, and it's not just a brown insect, stunning! 

My untrained eyes wondered if this could be the same species spotted earlier, for this one refused to leave its inner sanctum during the long duration I was there, and I was loathed to disturb it.

With my eyes seeking out the mini ones which I thought dominated the area, I almost missed this big one which was literally next to me!

And subsequently Mr Google revealed that it could be a Giant Malaysian Katydid (Arachnacris corporalis) which can grow to a bewildering 15cm (6in) with a wingspan of 25cm (10in).  This definitely calls for return visits to follow up on its growth, presently looked like about 3in.

Another gem of a leaf camouflage that I almost missed.

Finally I guessed this rounded up my sighting of crickets and grasshoppers for the morning, this being the most challenging as I had to astride a drain for it.

However, a side show was in progress with this pair of Asian Bush Crickets displaying/courting/confrontational throughout the morning; as there was no consummation, the outcome was indecisive!

The lighter one being the aggressor.