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Lantana Lace Bug

Teleonemia scrupulosa

Photo by Machi
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28.5861, -81.1902

Field Notes

Description:

Feeds on undersides of leaves of Lantana (a woody ornamental plant that has become a weed in some southern states) and Leucophyllum

Habitat:

Though pictured here on a balsam apple coil, I usually see them on the lantana bush (this is taken right next to one)

Notes:

See also http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/379156023

Reference Links:

Species Teleonemia scrupulosa - Lantana Lace Bug - BugGuide.Net

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