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    morph insects?

    I was looking in at my dubias today, and noticed how much fresh shed dubias look almost as if they're albino.

    It got me thinking, has there ever been documented albinism or other color mutations in insects, especially feeders?

    Just imagine the possibilities. I think I want a tub full of hot pink colored dubias

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    Re: morph insects?

    I'm not sure but that would be really neat. I did a quick google search and couldn't find any info on it. I'm sure there has to be some kind of color mutations out there somewhere, maybe not in captive feeder colonies, but somewhere.
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    Re: morph insects?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny View Post
    I'm not sure but that would be really neat. I did a quick google search and couldn't find any info on it. I'm sure there has to be some kind of color mutations out there somewhere, maybe not in captive feeder colonies, but somewhere.
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    Re: morph insects?

    We occasionally find albino crickets in shipments at work. They're pretty cool looking!
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    Re: morph insects?

    Quote Originally Posted by MustBeSatan View Post
    We occasionally find albino crickets in shipments at work. They're pretty cool looking!
    Pictures?

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    Re: morph insects?

    Quote Originally Posted by MustBeSatan View Post
    We occasionally find albino crickets in shipments at work. They're pretty cool looking!
    They're likely not albinos. Freshly shed crickets are white in color, it can take several hours for them to color up.
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