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Leaf-footed Bug

Chariesterus sp.

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The most remarkable feature about this bug is its long antenae with some black heart shaped at the end. About 3 cm long.

Habitat:

Semitropical pacific coast.

Notes:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/251105

Reference Links:

Genus Chariesterus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Leaf-footed Bug

Chariesterus sp.

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (8)
LuisStevens
Thank you Phil S for your interest in this spotting
LuisStevens
Thank you bayucca for the ID and the link
bayucca
He, he... which was the second one??
Phil_S
You hit it right on, baucca. That is two ID's you beat me to today lol.
bayucca
Picture is not as sharp as to see all markings clearly. Has to be verified. Mexican reports are from Chariesterus balli: http://bugguide.net/node/view/251105
Phil_S
You are correct, aserigo. It is in the Coreidae family.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Photographed
PublishedOctober 3, 2012

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