Titanacris albipes

Place of origin - Peru

Sex - Female

Wingspan - approx. 8"

Frame size - 14.75" X 10.75" X 1.75"

Frame color - black only
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Details

This extremely rare and gigantic grasshopper from Peru is sought after by collectors for its brilliantly colored wings. It is believed that this enormous locust flashes its purple wing when threatened, startling its predators.

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