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Leaf-footed Bug

Acanthocephala terminalis

Photo by Shane_S
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Field Notes

Description:

Black with orange tipped antennae. About an inch long.

Reference Links:

Acanthocephala (insect), Species Acanthocephala terminalis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

leaf-footed bug

Acanthocephala terminalis

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Jeff Dreier
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Comments (2)
Shane_S
That was fast. Thanks, Jeff!
Jeff Dreier
Based on the range maps and appearance, I narrowed it down to this species. It is the only Acanthocephala occurring in New York that looks like this.

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PublishedJune 17, 2013

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