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Thorn Bug

Guayaquila gracilicornis

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Field Notes

Description:

Thron Bug.

Notes:

The female can display an alarm behavior when she or the nymphs are in danger, as in the presence of a predator. In response, the female displays aggressive behavior: repeatedly fanning the wings, leaning forward and moving laterally quickly. They have some sort of symbiosis where some species of ants and wasp can take care of the females

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Especies de Costa Rica - Guayaquila gracilicornis

Species ID Suggestions

Membracido

Enchophyllum sp
Daniel-CR
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PublishedMarch 25, 2014

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