Apparently the pink colouring is due to a genetic mutation, called erythrism. It is unusual and caused by a recessive gene, similar to albino animals. Its due to a reduction of the normal pigment and over production of a red pigment.
I never did find the Common Groundhopper as I was distracted by the Marbled White, see below.
Field Grasshopper - female showing erythrism |
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