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Leaf-footed bug

Coreidae

Photo by JordiPrats
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Field Notes

Description:

A two brown Leaf-footed bug about 30mm large in size, elongated body with parallel sides, four segments antennae and externally visible repugnatorial stink glands, spotted while copulating at the top of a tree.

Habitat:

Spotted at Nusa Dharma Island, Nusa Dua - Bali, Indonesia / Coastal area.

Notes:

Leaf-footed bug refers to leaf-like expansions on the legs.
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Infraorder: Pentatomomorpha
Superfamily: Coreoidea
Family: Coreidae

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Comments (3)

Thanks Mark, unfortunately cannot get a better pic to view both guys
Nice composition Jordi. I like the blue sky behind.

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