Karingal …
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… is an old scout camp not far from me, with a few dams in interesting terrain, wooded and hilly.
They sure do pick the best spots for their camps. There’s always some trails to ramble and water to sustain the nature.
Though it’s the end of summer, into autumn here already, there’s still a few creatures to be found where conditions permit.
This bug was alone on a leaf by the dam, a youngster by the look of it, with buds for wings. It will probably molt a few times yet.
We molt too, don’t we. By leaving the past behind so the new can be. If we’re lucky.
© Mark Berkery ……. Click on those pictures for a closer look
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Nature's Place 
It looks very similar to an early instar of an Eucalyptus Tip-Wilter Bug, Amorbus sp. I once took a photo of a later stage I think :) Gorgoeus looking bug and well shot.
It looks like that all right.
Thanks James.
A beautiful ‘painted’ insect. Great photos as usual.
Painted fabric form, animated by instinctive life, playing out its allotted function with perfection in a constantly changing nature.
Who or what and where is the weaver …
Thanks Kim.
If we’re lucky. Or wise — and determined. Nice shots, as always, Mark, And greetings from the other side of the world, where Spring is well underway.
To realise wisdom might require a little luck along the way, a nudge in the right direction at the right time …
Thanks Cate.
A little stunner.
I like your idea that we molt also. Good way to look at the changes that come along.
I suspect molting is a vulnerable time for those that do, and somewhat painful, at least uncomfortable. Until they fill out and stretch their shiny new skin.
Spot on Mark.