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Oblong-Winged PINK Katydid

Amblycorypha oblongifolia

Photo by KatCuff
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Field Notes

Description:

These rare morphed pink katydids are in the COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER in the Museum of Natural Science in Houston, Tx. I have included several links to find out more about these amazing, beautiful hoppers.

Habitat:

Butterfly house display habitat

Notes:

http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Ite…
http://scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/2009/02/rare_pink_katydids.php
http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/natures-pink-camouflage/1…
http://mudfooted.com/pink-insect-katydid/

Reference Links:

File:Pink katydid Ontario.jpg

Species ID Suggestions

Oblong-Winged katydid

Amblycorypha oblongifolia

Reference Link
Ismael Chaves
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Comments (7)
keithp2012
Amazing find the pink ones are very rare being they are easy for predators to spot.
Ismael Chaves
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amblycorypha_oblongifolia
KatCuff
that one looks the same except for the color!
Ismael Chaves
Amblycorypha oblongifolia is the only one i found with those color variations http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7810459
KatCuff
These guys are amazing to me!

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PublishedFebruary 8, 2012

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