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This Bug Waves at You in the Forest. The Reason Surprised Scientists


The matador bug’s flashy leg-waving isn’t a mating ritual but a predator deterrent, revealing a surprising defense strategy shared by multiple insect species and hinting at broader evolutionary patterns. Walk through the forests of Panama and you might spot an insect that appears to wave at you.

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