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Leaf-footed plant bug nymph

Acanthocephala declivis

Photo by Dolph
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Field Notes

Description:

Acanthocephala declivis (Say), is one of the largest true bugs in Texas, being over an inch in length as an adult. Adults are particularly active in the fall. Although some members of this group are predaceous, immature stages can be easily confused with assassin bugs (Reduviidae).

Habitat:

On side of building located near an open field bordering a lake.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
bayucca
Yes, Dolph, it is Acanthocephala declivis. I should have remembered this as well, since this whitish "powdered" at the pronotum is quite typical.
Dolph
Thanks Paul and bayaccu. I did some more researching based on your information and it is a Acanthocephala declivis
bayucca
Yes, Paul, it is a later instar of Coreidae and my closest guess would be Acanthocephala terminalis based on the color and segmentation of the antennae. What do you think? http://bugguide.net/node/view/861111/bgimage http://bugguide.net/node/view/937836/bgimage http://bugguide.net/node/view/16391/bgimage?from=24
Paul Davis
This looks like the nymph of a ~ Leaf-footed Bugs ( Coreidae ).I am not sure which species though.

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