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Eastern Leaf-footed Bug

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Photo by MrsPbio
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Field Notes

Description:

Found these odd wee beasties on my pepper plant. Didn't SEEM to be damaging it, but just hanging out.
Maybe 1/3" long, abdomens slightly curved upward, with small black spikes, as can be seen from the one farthest to the left.

Habitat:

My pepper plant.

Reference Links:

Leaf-footed Bug nymphs - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MrsPbio
I concur... Leptoglossus phyllopus. Eastern Leaf-footed Bug! Thanks, Christine!
Christine Y.
Looks like some kind of leaf-footed bug nymph.

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PublishedApril 22, 2016

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