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Passionvine Bug

Leptoglossus gonagra

Photo by John B.
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Description:

Leptoglossus gonagra Fabricius, 1775. This bug belongs to the leaf-footed bug family Coreidae. They get their name from the leaflike dilations on their hind tibia.

Habitat:

This Leptoglossus gonagra was spotted in our backyard on a Ben Oil Tree (Moringa oleifera) locally known as Malunggay. Plant Identification - http://www.stuartxchange.org/Malunggay

Reference Links:

Search: leptoglossus gonagra-Encyclopedia of Life, Leptoglossus gonagra - Wikipedia, ITIS - Report: Leptoglossus gonagra

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