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Leaf-footed Bugs

Catorhintha mendica

Photo by Sckel
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Field Notes

Notes:

Catorhintha mendica is an insect species described by Carl Steel 1870. Catorhintha mendica included in the genus Catorhintha , and family wide rim true bugs.

Reference Links:

Catorhintha mendica - Wikipedia, Valerie's Austin Bug Collection: Insects > Hemiptera (bugs, etc.) > Coreidae (l…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Sckel
Thanks, bayucca. I got an ID with your tip. :) I think I succeeded.
bayucca
Should be a Coreidae, Leaf-footed Bug, although the snout looks little different compared to other Coreidae.

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