grasshopper nymph.
Based on the image, the insect appears to be a grasshopper nymph . Here is some full information about the insect and the context of the picture taken from Kerala, Malappuram district: About the Insect: The Grasshopper Nymph Common Name: Grasshopper Scientific Classification (General): Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Orthoptera Family: Acrididae (or other families like Tettigoniidae for katydids, which can look similar) Stage of Life: The insect in the picture is a nymph . This is a young, immature stage of a grasshopper. Distinguishing Features (as seen in the photo): Size: Small, as it is a juvenile. Color: Primarily green, which serves as excellent camouflage among the leaves. Head: Prominent eyes on the side of the head. Antennae: Long, thin antennae extending forward. Body: Slender body. Wings: Noticeably absent or very small, underdeveloped wing buds. This is a key feature of a nymph, as adult grasshoppers have fully developed wings...
