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Grasshopper nymph with erythrism

Acrididae, Oedipodinae, genus Trimerotropis

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Field Notes

Description:

Small (1/2 inch), bright pink grasshopper nymph. The unusual color morph is caused by a recessive gene similar to the one that causes albinism.

Habitat:

Found on a dry hillside in Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado.

Notes:

thanks to bayucca for the ID

Reference Links:

The Pink Grasshopper – No, It’s Not a Cocktail – News Watch

Species ID Suggestions

Pink Grasshopper Nymph

Trimerotropis sp.

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (5)
dotun55
Lady grasshopper. Pretty!
bayucca
Acrididae, Oedipodinae, probably Trimerotropis sp. as my best guess. http://bugguide.net/node/view/40721

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PublishedJuly 6, 2014

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