New Zealand Invertebrates

DSC_6630 Katydid (Caedicia simplex) normally bright green, this 'red' nymph is on manuka. This genetic mutation causes an absence of the normal green pigment and the excessive production of pink pigment on rare occasions. 'Yellow' individuals are also sometimes seen. Tutukaka Coast, Northland *

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DSC_6630 Katydid (Caedicia simplex) normally bright green, this 'red' nymph is on manuka. This genetic mutation causes an absence of the normal green pigment and the excessive production of pink pigment on rare occasions. 'Yellow' individuals are also sometimes seen. Tutukaka Coast, Northland *

pink katydid nymph DSC 6630 Caedicia simplex colour morph manuka Tutukaka Coast red ngunguru Northland