Violentuspikus purpla
Sukalensis purpla is descended from Sukalensis spikus and has migrated to Zone D, evolving to parasitize large M. sustensa trees. In order to be able to get nutrients from this large tree, these sukapods have evolved have much sharper mouthparts. Another factor that helps them survive is that they’re purple, blending in with the tree when viewed from some angles. If any species, such as Draco arbora, climbs to the top of the tree and happens to stumble upon them, they’ll unleash spikes onto the intruder. The spikes are shot just like their ancestors, however they will now angle themselves so that the spikes fly more accurately toward their target. To live in the northernmost parts of Zone D, they often emerge from the leaves of their hosts and bask in the sun for up to several hours, however when the sun hits them as they’re feeding they’ll migrate to a seperate part of the tree, preferably one that’s darker. Although they do not seem to live in groups anymore, there can be dozens on one tree, which means the tree is a dangerous place for soft-skinned organisms. They will mate whenever a heat wave comes through, laying about 5-7 eggs a year. Eggs are laid within the thick layer of leaves, often hidden in crevices in this layer. Individuals are purple, 3-4 inches, and have bright red spikes with part of the body still being pilose.