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Citron Bug

Leptoglossus gonagra

Photo by LivanEscudero
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Gulf states, feeding on citrus and squash family. In this case, at suburban park.

Notes:

Found a couple of these guys feeding on ripe Balsam Apple fruits. As you can see from the hindmost legs they belong to the Leaf-footed Bugs.

Reference Links:

Species Leptoglossus gonagra - Citron Bug - BugGuide.Net

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