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Leptoglossus zonatus

Leptoglossus zonatus

Photo by florida33girl
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28.0899, -82.524

Field Notes

Description:

A leaf-footed bug nearly an inch in length, identified by the yellow zigzag line and two anterior yellow spots. First seen in Florida in 2005 in Gainesville. It is a pest of many fruit and vegetable crops.

Habitat:

Originally found in Central and South America along with the western U.S. It has spread eastward in recent years.

Notes:

Florida Department of Agriculture Pest Alert:
http://www.freshfromflorida.com/pi/enpp/ento/l.zonatus.html

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Comments (1)

Leptoglossus is my favorite genus of True Bugs. Yes, I am that much of a geek.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2011

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