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Leaf-footed Bug Nymph

Homoeocerus puncticornis

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Description:

Homoeocerus puncticornis (Burmeister, 1834). The first four photos show a nymph (probably final instar) and the last one shows an adult

Habitat:

Spotted in our backyard on a Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus) locally called Bataw. Plant identification - http://www.stuartxchange.org/Bataw

Reference Links:

Homoeocerus - Wikipedia

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Comments (1)
Dawn Lopez-Garanzuay
My student says that the nymph looks like a real leaf. Thank you for sharing!

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Insects of the Philippines (other than butterflies)
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PublishedMay 29, 2023

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