Beautiful and dangerous rainbow locust

Such an abundance of colors this representative of the order of straight wings nature awarded not accidentally. The rainbow locust (Latin Phymateus saxosus), inhabiting the island of Madagascar and growing up to 10 cm in length, is incredibly poisonous. With all its appearance, it explicitly warns predators that it is better to satisfy their hunger somewhere else.



The entire body of the rainbow locust is literally impregnated with toxic liquid, which it receives from its favorite delicacy – milkweed. However, only milkweed her tastes are not limited, and toxins come from many other poisonous plants, making a truly dangerous cocktail.









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