Sagra buqueti
Sagra buqueti from Nias Island. Male and female.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Sagrinae
Genus: Sagra
Species:
S. buqueti
Binomial name
Sagra buqueti
Lesson, 1831

Sagra buqueti is a species of beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.

Description

S. buqueti can reach a length of 25–50 mm (0.98–1.97 in).[1] These iridescent, colorful beetles have a striking sexual dimorphism. The males are much larger and have very long and strong hind legs (hence the common name frog beetle). The basic color is metallic green, with reddish and golden reflections on the elytra. Cocoons of this species can be found in the jungle on climbing vines, specifically kudzu. They have also been captive reared at the Berlin Zoo on sweet potato.[2]

Distribution

This species can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.

References

  1. Crew, Becky. "Beetle Battles: The Secret World of Leg Wrestling and Abdomen Squeezing". Scientific American Blog Network. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
  2. "The elusive Frog Beetle". i love flower beetles's blog. 2011-03-26. Retrieved 2018-08-03.


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