Green Milkweed locust nymph, showing warning colours. Red egg of parasitic fly (tachinid) visible between wing buds. Feeds on herbs and shrubs, sometimes damaging young citrus trees. Inhabits grassy areas. Gregarious, especially in nymphal stages
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Green Milkweed locust nymph, showing warning colours. Red egg of parasitic fly (tachinid) visible between wing buds. Feeds on herbs and shrubs, sometimes damaging young citrus trees. Inhabits grassy areas. Gregarious, especially in nymphal stages
ASW-4551
Green Milkweed locust nymph, showing warning colours.
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Phymateus viridipes
Red egg of parasitic fly (tachinid) visible between wing buds. Feeds on herbs and shrubs, sometimes damaging young citrus trees. Inhabits grassy areas. Gregarious, especially in nymphal stages.
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Defence Eggs Flies Locust Locusts Orthoptera Parasite Parasites Poisonous South Africa Warning Colouration Warning Colours Aposematic Pyrgomorphidae
Nature's Little Rebels - A Colorful Gang of Grasshopper Mischief!
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. In this print by Alan Weaving, we witness the daring adventures of ASW-4551, a mischievous Green Milkweed locust nymph from Grahamstown, Eastern Cape in South Africa. Donning vibrant warning colors that shout "stay away" this little critter knows how to make an entrance! But wait! What's that tiny red egg nestled between its wing buds? Ah-ha! It belongs to a crafty parasitic fly (tachinid) who has cleverly hitched a ride on our locust friend. Talk about unexpected travel companions! ASW-4551 is quite the herbivorous daredevil, fearlessly munching on herbs and shrubs as it explores grassy areas with its gregarious gang of fellow nymphs. Watch out young citrus trees; these rascals can be quite destructive when they're feeling peckish! With their aposematic warning coloration and poisonous nature, these foam grasshoppers are not to be trifled with. They've mastered the art of defense against predators while flaunting their unique beauty. So next time you stumble upon one of nature's rebels like ASW-4551, take a moment to appreciate their audacious spirit and admire the intricate balance between predator and prey in our wild world. And remember folks - don't mess with these sassy insects or you might just get more than you
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