Large Painted Locust - Schistocerca melanocera (Endemic)
Galapagos Islands
Hidden amid the vegetation is an insect with awesome lime green and burnt orange hues —The large painted locust is one of two species of painted locust endemic to the Galapagos Islands. They are found on all islands except for Española, where the small painted locust is present. This, as the name suggests is a smaller locust, with a more drab colouration.
They are abundant in the lowlands, particularly after heavy rainfall, and can often be seen surrounding lights on the inhabited islands. They are predated on by lava lizards and the Galapagos hawk.
The large painted locust is not closely related to any mainland species, but it is believed they most likely colonised the Galapagos Islands by flight as they are very strong fliers. They are also very good jumpers, easily able to reach up to 3 metres.
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Large Painted Locust - Schistocerca melanocera (Endemic)
Galapagos Islands
Hidden amid the vegetation is an insect with awesome lime green and burnt orange hues —The large painted locust is one of two species of painted locust endemic to the Galapagos Islands. They are found on all islands except for Española, where the small painted locust is present. This, as the name suggests is a smaller locust, with a more drab colouration.
They are abundant in the lowlands, particularly after heavy rainfall, and can often be seen surrounding lights on the inhabited islands. They are predated on by lava lizards and the Galapagos hawk.
The large painted locust is not closely related to any mainland species, but it is believed they most likely colonised the Galapagos Islands by flight as they are very strong fliers. They are also very good jumpers, easily able to reach up to 3 metres.
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