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Rainbow Milkweed Locust (Phymateus saxosus) / Madagascar

Rainbow Milkweed Locust is a toxic species of Madagascar grasshoppers. Its toxicity comes from eating milkweed.

Phymateus is a genus of fairly large grasshoppers of the family Pyrgomorphidae, native to shrubland, semi-deserts, savanna, woodland, gardens and cultivated areas in Sub-Saharan Africa, with ten species in the African mainland and two species in Madagascar. Some species have bright aposematic colours and are highly toxic.

Locusts are various species of short-horned grasshoppers in the family Acrididae that have a swarming phase.

Frame Size : 19.5cm × 14.5cm

Vivid pink grasshopper's

Rainbow Milkweed Locust

C$75.00Price
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Please note: Each specimen is unique, and as a result, the product you receive may vary slightly from the photo due to its natural origins and hand-framed nature.

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