The 30 Most Beautiful Insects in the World
Green Milkweed Locust
green milkweed locust
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What it is: Phymateus viridipes
Where it’s from: Southern Africa
What to know: These locusts flash their colorful wings to warn predators—and it’s actually pretty helpful, since they secrete a liquid derived from milkweed plants when threatened.
green milkweed locust
MARKUS / FLICKR
What it is: Phymateus viridipes
Where it’s from: Southern Africa
What to know: These locusts flash their colorful wings to warn predators—and it’s actually pretty helpful, since they secrete a liquid derived from milkweed plants when threatened.
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02 March 2023
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