This brilliant colour is caused by IIV-31 (Isopod Iridescent Virus). I've been checking hundreds of pill bugs over several years for this unusual phenomenon and my persistence finally paid off!
Sadly, this total colour change is usually the later stage of the virus; once a pill bug is this bright it generally doesn't have much longer to live.
on Phytolacca americana, prev obs.
on Phytolacca americana, prev obs
on Phytolacca americana, prev obs
on Phytolacca americana
Eyelash viper. Bothriechis schlegelii. Costa Rica.
Osprey with a Largemouth Bass
Greenacres City Hall Lake, FL
Devils Lake, Livingston County.
All fish released,
Devils Lake, Livingston County.
All fish released,
Devils Lake, Livingston County.
All fish released,
Devils Lake, Livingston County.
All fish released,