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Leaf-footed bug

Anisoscelis sp.

Photo by Ismael Chaves
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Field Notes

Description:

Leaf-footed bugs feed on the flower, cones and seeds of many species. They are known to do damage to nut trees such as almond and pistachio. The conifer seed bug does most of its damage in conifer seedling operations. They have a long sucking mouthpart that pierces the flowers or fruit. This damage causes misshapen, unmarketable nuts.

Species ID Suggestions

Leaf-footed bug

Anisoscelis sp.
tmvdh
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Comments (4)
LaurenZarate
Very beautiful! These are wonderful to watch flying!
tmvdh
Seems to belong to the genus Anisoscelis...

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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Insects of Costa Rica
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PublishedMarch 22, 2013

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