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Monday, January 28, 2013
Swollen-legged Leaf Beetle (Sagra bicolor)
Family Chrysomelidae
They are fairly large, nearly 2cm in length with the male having the swollen legs which are much longer than his body.
2 comments:
The name certainly fits the bill so to speak. Interesting. Diane
Great Shots! Did you change lenses? It is a very strong close up.
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