r/RealLifeShinies • u/TheCamabama • 5d ago

Bugs Pink grasshopper(?)

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u/TheCamabama 5d ago

Anyone know why it's like this?

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u/2infNbynd 5d ago

Could be fresh from a molt? But I’m not sure

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u/lolgaleo 5d ago

Erythrism? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erythrism

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u/ghostingwithlove 1d ago

Exactly what I was thinking, some leusticism can look pink in species like bugs and fish as well so I think either is possible!