Sagra femorata is a species of beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.[2]

Description

Sagra femorata can reach a length of 20 mm (0.79 in). These beetles have a striking sexual dimorphism. The males are much larger and have very long and strong hind legs resembling that of frogs (hence the common name). This remarkable morphology helps the males to dominate the opponents during the breeding. The basic color is quite variable, but usually it is metallic blue-green.[3][4]

Distribution

This species can be found in the forests of Cambodia, China, India, Java, Laos, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.[5][3]

References

  1. ^ Sekerka, L. (2024). "Subfamily Sagrinae Leach, 1815". In Bezděk, J.; Sekerka, L. (eds.). Chrysomeloidea II (Orsodacnidae, Megalopodidae, Chrysomelidae) – Part 1. Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera. Vol. 6/2/1 (Updated and Revised Second ed.). Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. pp. 175–176. doi:10.1163/9789004443303. ISBN 978-90-04-44330-3.
  2. ^ Organism Names
  3. ^ a b Kimoto, S.; Gressitt, J.L. (1979). "Chrysomelidae (Coleoptera) of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. I. Sagrinae, Donaciinae, Zeugophorinae, Megalopodinae and Criocerinae" (PDF). Pacific Insects. 20 (2–3): 191–256. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  4. ^ Baly, J.S. (1865–1867). "Phytophaga Malayana; a revision of the phytophagous beetles of the Malay Archipelago, with descriptions of the new species collected by Mr. A. R. Wallace". Transactions of the Entomological Society of London. 3. 4: 1–300. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  5. ^ Biolib


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagra_speciosa
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