Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Leaf-Footed Bug Nymph

Acanthocephala terminalis

Photo by beaker98
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

41.4794, -90.1517

Field Notes

Habitat:

Woodland habitat.

Notes:

This little guy was about 5mm and was crawling up my leg while walking. Glad I didn't swat at him. This is very pleasant coloring compared to other nymph stages as, well as the adult.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
beaker98
Ha James! Lucky I didn't photograph it on my leg. That wouldn't have made a pleasant pic. Come to think of it, I don't think I could have even gotten to the angle to photograph it on my leg:)
James McNair
Gorgeous...great image of it crawling up your leg!
Stephanie R.
What a cool looking insect Bill! Your photos are fantastic:-)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Critters of the Midwest
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Mission
2014 Best Wildlife Photo

Tags

Photographed
PublishedAugust 20, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies