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Elegant Grasshopper

Elegant Grasshopper (Zonocerus elegans)

Keely Davies

Colored Pencil, Duralene/Dura-lar
What crazy colors! The vibrant colors and patterning of the elegant grasshopper (Zonocerus elegans) are an example of aposematic coloration, which is a warning to predators that this organism is toxic. This insect does not produce toxins on its own and derives its toxicity from the poisonous plants in its diet.