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.

They are found only in the northern areas.
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2 comments:

  1. RhodesiaJanuary 28, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    The name certainly fits the bill so to speak. Interesting. Diane

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  2. AndreaFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Great Shots! Did you change lenses? It is a very strong close up.

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