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The Frog Beetle (Sagra buqueti) is member of the Leaf Beetle family is notable for both its size and its large, frog-like back legs.
Its common name derives from the rather striking resemblance of its hind legs to those of a frog. But, these remarkable appendages are no evolutionary quirk, because they serve an important function. To begin with, unlike an actual frog, the invertebrate does not use the over-sized legs for jumping. Rather, these powerful legs help the remarkable insect hold tightly to the stems of various plants. In this manner, the surprising invertebrate remains firmly attached while feeding.
Furthermore, this amazingly colored invertebrate also remains renowned for its enormous cocoons. These appear quite commonly in the jungles of the native habitat of the fascinating species. In this marvel-filled location, one most commonly finds them clinging to climbing vines.
The Frog Beetle (Sagra buqueti) is member of the Leaf Beetle family is notable for both its size and its large, frog-like back legs.
Its common name derives from the rather striking resemblance of its hind legs to those of a frog. But, these remarkable appendages are no evolutionary quirk, because they serve an important function. To begin with, unlike an actual frog, the invertebrate does not use the over-sized legs for jumping. Rather, these powerful legs help the remarkable insect hold tightly to the stems of various plants. In this manner, the surprising invertebrate remains firmly attached while feeding.
Furthermore, this amazingly colored invertebrate also remains renowned for its enormous cocoons. These appear quite commonly in the jungles of the native habitat of the fascinating species. In this marvel-filled location, one most commonly finds them clinging to climbing vines.