Rare Pink Katydids
Cecilia Biemann — November 28, 2008 — Eco
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Standing out isn't usually an insect's desired goal. Most insects possess a natural form of camouflage that hides them from predators. This bright pink katydid is a notable exception.
While the vibrant color of these extremely rare pink katydids probably isn't an intentional act of rebellion, their distinctive look certainly exudes a certain mystique.
Scientific speculation points towards their unusual color as the result of a genetic condition known as erythrism, which denotes an unusual red pigmentation.
Whatever the case, these little pretties are my new favorite insect.
While the vibrant color of these extremely rare pink katydids probably isn't an intentional act of rebellion, their distinctive look certainly exudes a certain mystique.
Scientific speculation points towards their unusual color as the result of a genetic condition known as erythrism, which denotes an unusual red pigmentation.
Whatever the case, these little pretties are my new favorite insect.
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