A quiet daylight appearance in an East Burns Valley backyard. It’s when night falls that katydids begin their unmistakable concerts. Males “sing” to attract mates by raising their forewings and scraping a rigid edge of the right wing against a file-like section on the left wing. It’s a process called “stridulating.” Sometimes you can spot them napping during the day. The antennas are longer than the rest of their body. They are gentle feeders and aren’t pests — although they bite if handled roughly. Be gentle. Image: Andy Frank