
Issus
Scientific name: Issus
Issus
Scientific name: Issus


Description

At the intersection of the natural and the mechanical, the Issus genus introduces us to micro-gears鈥攁 natural adaptation unlike any other found in the animal kingdom. These leafhoppers possess intricately designed gear-like structures on their hind legs that synchronize their movements, ensuring they jump with impressive precision and speed. This fascinating mechanism, historically attributed only to human engineering, showcases how evolutionary solutions can mirror our most complex inventions, challenging the belief that such precise mechanical systems are solely a human creation.

Species of Issus


Scientific Classification
