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Giant mesquite bug

Thasus acutangulus

Photo by Billo-kun
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18.8617, -97.0845

Field Notes

Description:

Chinche de la familia Coreidae.

Habitat:

Bosque subtropical perturbado.

Notes:

Autor de la foto: Billo Zamudio Palestino.

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Mesquite Bug

Thasus acutangulus

Reference Link
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Comments (6)
Billo-kun
:') thank you so much! @LaurenZarate definitely beautiful!
LaurenZarate
Great find Billo! He's beautiful. Look at those spines on the abdomen!
bayucca
Coreidae, Thasus sp. and looks like being Thasus acutangulus. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/tags/thasus/
Billo-kun
:'D thank you my friend! @FaredinAliyevski

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PublishedAugust 30, 2013

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