Saturday, September 15, 2012

Sexy Science - Golden Tortoise Beetles



wikipedia ,

More than 30 years ago, golden tortoise beetles became the first known insect species with the ability to rapidly change colour during copulation.
golden tortoise beetle copulation could last anywhere between 15 to 583 minutes, they would change colour as quickly as two minutes into it. This color change is accomplished by microscopic valves controlling the moisture levels under the shell.  more ...  scientificamerican



google photos - golden tortoise beetle

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