Saturday, September 19, 2009

You Won't Believe This Pink!

An eleven-year-old boy discovered this Pink adult female grasshopper while on a nature trail in England. At first, he thought it was a pretty flower. Then, it moved!



Grasshoppers of different colors, including Pink, have been seen before. It's a mutation. What makes this particular grasshopper so rare is the intensity of the Pink, according to a nature reserves officer in Britain.



You might say "pretty," but I say, "Yuk!"


Precious Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts Pink Saturday.

Please Pause at her Place to see Plenty of other Pretty Pink items that Precious Pink Participating People are Presently Presenting for your Perusing Pleasure.

They've Plotted, Planned, and Preformed to Perfection so you can Pop a Peek.



See you in two days for Blue Monday!


at

47 comments:

  1. Becky K.September 19, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    I would just have to say it is interesting! An unusual pink post this morning.

    Becky K.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Marjorie (Molly) SmithSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    And I say how neat..lol..finally a bug that is a color I like.
    Happy PS
    Molly

    ReplyDelete
  3. CindySeptember 19, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    Very pretty color, however it is still an Orthoptera, insect! (My husband loves bugs. Ick.)
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Yes, it would definitely be mistaken as a flower especially among the green leaves. Well let's just say it is pretty at first and then yuck LOL

    No pink post for me today. Just dropping by

    Mizpah,
    Li

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Morning, Most Smiling One! You've made me smile looking at this little pink cutie!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

    ReplyDelete
  6. carenSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I would have to agree....yuk! But amazing! Happy PS!

    ReplyDelete
  7. heatherSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I vote for CUTE not yuck!

    ReplyDelete
  8. ♥Mimi♥September 19, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Oh, my gosh that is just wonderful. It's always so darned nice to travel from blog to blog, like a beautiful magazine, and the color of my passion at every turn.

    Thanks so much for sharing today. Now that the flowers are fading, Pink Saturday will need to provide step up to the plate and provide for us the blossoms of our mind's eye.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine and surrounded by love.

    ReplyDelete
  9. CJSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    She (he?) looks good.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Needled MomSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    I do hope it is a female. How cool!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Well, I have never seen a pink grasshopper before. Very unusual, and pretty in pink! Thanks for sharing Sally. You always post something interesting! Happy Pink Saturday!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

    ReplyDelete
  12. AmishaSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Wow! This critter looks amazing. I always thought grasshoppers come in shades of green. You learn something new everyday.

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    That is just so darn cool. I would most certainly, definitely love to meet you sometime Sally. You seem like a really fun and lovely person. It is nice to see you moving along with your new home. I hope your weekend is wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Lori LynnSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    ♥´¨)
    ¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*´¨)
    (¸.•´ (¸.•´♥ HAPPY PINK SATURDAY ♥

    ReplyDelete
  15. Boo-Bah AKA IrisSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    That's amazing! I had no idea grasshoppers came in different colors.
    I am scared of grasshoppers because you never know where they are going to hop.

    I would have to say that this one is sort of pretty, still wouldn't want it hopping on me.

    Iris

    Iris

    ReplyDelete
  16. Barbara H.September 19, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I never knew there were pink bugs!! Doesn't make me like them any better, but it's interesting.

    ReplyDelete
  17. The Bliss JourneySeptember 19, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    wow, pretty posh pink for a perfect pink photo.
    kathleen

    ReplyDelete
  18. Anonymous :)September 19, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    For real?

    ReplyDelete
  19. SuzySeptember 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Crazy! Nature has some amazing colors in it.

    ReplyDelete
  20. BeckySeptember 19, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    I think its beautiful! Happy pink day :-)

    ReplyDelete
  21. {Bellamere Cottage}September 19, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Sal!

    Yes, my first reaction was "Wow! A pink bug"....my second reaction:...."yuk, it's a BUG"!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs,
    Spencer

    ReplyDelete
  22. ClaudiaSeptember 19, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I love it! I like bugs, at least I'm not scared of them, and this grasshopper is such a fascinating color! What a vivid pink! Happy Pink Saturday!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Country Wings in PhoenixSeptember 19, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Sally!
    Oh my gosh, I would have never thought I would ever see a grasshopper that is PINK? Imagine that. It is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing today. Please stop by and let me share my pink post with you. I would so love to share my boot cast with you. Country hugs sweetie, Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  24. Karen at Nittany InspirationsSeptember 19, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Pretty yet creepy at the same time.

    ReplyDelete
  25. JudiSeptember 19, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Hi Sally
    Well it is pretty pretty in pink I think. I don't mind them...intesting. I've learned something new today I didn't know this before.
    Hope you have a really good weekend
    Judi

    ReplyDelete
  26. Jade CreativeSeptember 19, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks for dropping by Salley.
    The weather is cooler here in Toronto, so I'm back to wonderful blogging.
    Happy Pink saturday!
    Darlene

    ReplyDelete
  27. LVSeptember 19, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Sally, I am from the farm and country living days. In all my 80 years have I seen a pink grasshopper. You do so good finding such neat and different things for your post.

    ReplyDelete
  28. Pink Roses and TeacupsSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Oh my goodness. What a pretty pink color that grasshoper is. Thanks for sharing it. Very interesting. I learned something new today.

    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  29. black eyed susans kitchenSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    This is awesome! I wonder what the scientific explanation is for this. Great pink find.

    ReplyDelete
  30. Susan BSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I'm not a bug person at all, but that is very interesting! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Moore MinutesSeptember 19, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    That is CRAZY!! I say "yuck" too not pretty, lol.

    By the way, I loved reading how you were married young and have been married for 5 decades!! I LOVE hearing those stories. Thank you for that inspiration. I turned 18 and got married a month later. We are on 9 years. :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. BeansieleighSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Sally! Wow! Very interesting this was, as I have never heard of PINK grasshoppers before!.. Happy Pink Saturday and hope you're having a wonderful weekend! ~tina

    ReplyDelete
  33. BettySeptember 19, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Eek. Can you imagine that boys face when the flower moved?! I would have jumped a foot. Have a wonderful pink weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Cottage RoseSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Hey Sally; Happy Pink Saturday....

    That is one pretty cool looking Pink Grasshopper... hope it is a girl....lol

    have a great weekend

    Hugs;
    Alaura

    ReplyDelete
  35. vickieSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday. Just when I think I've seen it all, another surprise from Mother Nature. I love your photo header, very pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Martha's FavoritesSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Pretty color, but yuk! Very interesting information. Blessings, Martha

    ReplyDelete
  37. VickiSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    Hi, Sally,
    Very interesting! I would not have believed a pink grasshopper had I not seen it. Thanks for sharing. Vicki

    ReplyDelete
  38. Regina September 20, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    How amazing. I haven't seen one.
    Great shots and pink post!

    ReplyDelete
  39. NancySeptember 20, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I'm not a fan of grasshoppers, even pink ones, either. Happy late Pink Saturday.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Happily Retired GalSeptember 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Very kewl pink post!!! It would certainly 'work' for Camera Critters too ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,

    ReplyDelete
  41. Denise MarieSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    wowza...really cool!

    ReplyDelete
  42. Maria's SpaceSeptember 20, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    That is the coolest. I have never seen anything like it.

    ReplyDelete
  43. Anne FannieSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    I have to give it to you Sally, how the heck did you find a PINK grasshopper?? That is GREAT!LOL
    Sorry I am late visiting for Pink Saturday!
    ~Ann

    ReplyDelete
  44. BeverlySeptember 21, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Pink grasshoppers! Who would have guessed?!

    Happy Pink Saturday, Sally.

    ReplyDelete
  45. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Sally, I have never seen a pink grasshopper. How neat is that. I like it a lot better than the greenish brown we have in our area. Thank you for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  46. CharSeptember 21, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I guess even a grasshopper looks better in pink...UGH
    Happy PInk Saturday and please forgive my tardiness, Char

    ReplyDelete
  47. Splendid Little StarsSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    I think it's pretty and just amazing!

    ReplyDelete

Comments make me happy! I enjoy reading what you have to say. Please come back often and comment some more!

Sally