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Giant Leaf-footed Bug

Acanthocephala declivis

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, intimidating bugs that are mostly harmless although they can spew some pretty noxious odorants. They are true "BUGS" because they possess piercing-sucking mouthparts that they insert into plant tissues, especially developing fruits, to extract liquified food.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

Reference Links:

Acanthocephala (insect)

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