Tag: entomology
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Why a Bug’s “Dance” Isn’t About Dating—It’s a Stealthy Survival Trick
What Looks Like Dancing Isn’t About Courtship Insects rarely perform for the camera, and their behavior often hides deeper purposes. A recent study by STRI researchers Connor Evans-Blake, Juliette Rubin and Ummat Somjee uncovers a surprising truth about a group of colorful flag-legged bugs: their waving is not a courtship display but a sophisticated anti-predator…
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Flag-Waving Bugs Reveal Surprising Anti-Predator Strategy
Mystery Behind the Waving Flags What looks like a playful dance on the leaves is actually a survival tactic. For years, scientists wondered if the bright leg flags of matador bugs were a courtship display shaped by sexual selection. However, a study examining both male and female waving found no link to mating or competition.…