Rare pink grasshopper discovered near Lake Tekapo

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 4:46pm

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A pink robust grasshopper was found during an annual insect survey in the Mackenzie Basin. The Department of Conservation says the unusual colour is caused by a genetic mutation known as erythrism.

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1. 1NewsTue 18 Nov 2025, 4:01pm

   'Exceptionally rare' pink grasshopper observed near Lake Tekapo (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 18 Nov 2025, 4:36pm

   Rare pink grasshopper discovered during annual Mackenzie Basin survey (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Nov 2025, 4:46pm

   'Exceptionally rare' pink grasshopper found in Mackenzie Basin (opens in new tab)