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Leaf-Footed Bug

Acanthocephala declivis

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Field Notes

Description:

A very long, large Leaf-Footed Bug with prominent shoulders.

Habitat:

Found standing very still on a deteriorating fence post. There was another that was not quite as large lurking a hand's length away.

Reference Links:

Acanthocephala declivis (Say 1832)-Encyclopedia of Life, Acanthocephala declivis - Wikipedia, Species Acanthocephala declivis - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedOctober 1, 2019

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