A man spotted this peculiar, rare insect in the wild — wait until he taps its back with his finger

You don’t ever quite know what Mother Nature will toss your way when you’re out exploring in the wild.

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For this guy, it was a wild mountain katydid.

The man poked her back gently and when he does, she reveals a beautiful, brightly-colored abdomen beneath its wings.

Isn’t nature cool?

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