Black-kneed conehead

On a gently curving green stem, a black-kneed conehead stood in full swing. Its striking coloration caught my attention. Its body was so small it was almost invisible, but fortunately, its bright colors made it a little easier to locate. This was my first time encountering this insect. Its tiny body made it difficult to photograph. I took many pictures, but most of them were poor.

It's not just its body that's interesting to look at. But look at its very long antennae, twice as long as its body. Its long antennae curved gracefully forward, occasionally moving them with very gentle movements. Its antennae looked as if it were writing directions in the air. Its thin legs tightly gripped the stubble it was standing on, balancing itself so it wouldn't fall when the wind invited it to dance.

To our eyes, this insect may look very small. But it's also important to know that behind that tiny body lies a courage that we often lack. One of the courage it displayed today was that it didn't run away when I approached it very close. All I saw was him relaxed, as if nothing was happening around him. I didn't know what he was really feeling as he stood there quietly, grumbling.