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Leaf-footed Bug nymph

Leptoglossus sp.

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33.2236, -117.148

Field Notes

Description:

Red nymph with black spines. As suggested by Sckel, this is probably L. zonatus since an adult was found nearby :) Here is the adult spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/705186004

Habitat:

Olive tree at nursery

Reference Links:

Genus Leptoglossus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you Bhagya! This little one only stopped for a second and I was lucky enough to capture it :)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thank you so much, Sckel! It was in the same general area so you're most likely correct. I've updated the spotting to reflect the genus since I'm unable to differentiate between the nymph species at this stage.
Sckel
Hi Cindy, this is a nymph Leaf-footed Bug. Probably Leptoglossus sp. see my spotting http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/625616004 The eggs are very difficult to find. This nymph is in its second instar. I saw you found an adult Leptoglossus zonatus. They were in the same place, adult and nymph?

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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari

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PublishedAugust 27, 2014

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