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Thorn Bug / Bicho Espina

Guayaquila gracilicornis

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Description:

It might be Aconophora compresa. There is even a membrasis dorsata in the bunch, crazy looking insects! I got to see at least 3 of the 8 thorn bug species present in Costa Rica in just about 10 meters.

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Especies de Costa Rica - Guayaquila gracilicornis

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PublishedOctober 28, 2013

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