Phymateus saxosus

Place of origin - Madagascar

Sex - Female

Wingspan- 4.5" to 5"

Frame size - 11.5" x 14.5" x 1.25"

Frame color - black
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This multi-color grasshopper is the most dramatic of all. Yellow dots are set off by a grey-green background on the forewings, contrasted by the bright red found on the hindwings. This stunning hopper is truly a case study of colors.

It is thought that the Phymateus saxosus flashes its brightly colored underwings to scare away predators.