Fakemon

Fire starter of my latest region based on Dactylotum bicolor (rainbow grasshopper) and a fire poi dancer



Nimfyr (nymph + fire)
Caefyro (Caelifera + fire)
Poikifiero (poi + Poekilocerus pictus* + fire)

The idea started when I learned that grasshoppers bask in the sun to stay active through the day. It's a rainbow grasshopper because the video where I learned it from specifically featured a rainbow grasshopper.
Markings on Poikifero is inspired by Tāi moko, the traditional, sacred tattoo art of New Zealand where fire poi originated.

*Poekilocerus pictus is just another brightly colored grasshopper.

While making this caption, I just learned that there's a rare pink grasshopper recently found in New Zealand. I wish I had added that into the design.

by Cannibal_Rj

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