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Giant Mesquite Bug

Thasus neocalifornicus

Photo by LuisStevens
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22.0959, -100.966

Field Notes

Habitat:

In an acacia tree. About 10 cm long (4 inches)

Reference Links:

Species Thasus neocalifornicus - Giant Mesquite Bug - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Mesquite Bug

Thasus neocalifornicus

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Mau Sanchez
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Comments (5)
Mau Sanchez
Buena foto, es similar al que tome!! checalo! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9027080
Maria dB
Nice how the orange color in the legs is also in the antennae
LarsKorb
Fantastic spotting, Luis. Great shot as well. Looks like some sort of Giant Shield Bug (Tessaratomidae).

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Mexico Horn of Plenty

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PublishedFebruary 17, 2012

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