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Leaf Footed Bug

Leptoglossus spp or Acanthocephala spp.

Photo by tomk3886
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30.5181, -84.1101

Field Notes

Description:

Orange with black legs and antennae. Nymph stage

Habitat:

vegetable garden

Notes:

Quite a bit variability in the size of the nymphs. They were joined on a head of wheat by the Painted Lady from my previous spotting.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
tomk3886
I changed the ID for this spotting after seeing pics of leaf footed nymphs. Leaf footed bugs are common in my garden. It did seem curious that a predatory insect would congregate like this.
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PublishedMay 19, 2020

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