Titanacris albipes - Huge, Unmounted Female Purple Grasshopper of PERU

Description

This is a very large FEMALE Titanacris albipes ( Giant Purple Grasshopper ), found in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It comes unmounted ( wings folded ), ready for rehydration. The female is extremely impressive when wings are spread ( an extremely simple process!!). Simply place the entire cello package in a glass of hot water over night, specimen will be softened sufficiently for setting the wings
and legs. Pairs are also available ( the male is a little smaller, than the female ).