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Leaf-Footed Bug

Acanthocephala declivis

Photo by MeredithNudo
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Field Notes

Description:

UPDATE: Thanks for the correction, J! Looks like this is a simple leaf-footed bug specimen, not a western conifer seed bug!

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Duller and browner than most of the photos I've seen of brighter, redder specimens. Is that perhaps a winter thing?

I can't think of what else this could be, considering I know western conifer seed bugs do live in this part of Texas. But I'm open to suggestions.

Habitat:

Across the United States, most common in Florida. Invasive species in Europe.

Notes:

Found hanging on the window screen at my parents' house.

Reference Links:

Giant Leaf-footed Bug - Acanthocephala declivis - Overview, Acanthocephala (insect), Leaffooted bug

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Jacob Gorneau
It is a possibility, though in Acanthocephala declivis, you cannot see the black and white spotting on either side of the abdomen.
MeredithNudo
Do you think it might be Acanthocephala declivis?
MeredithNudo
Thank you, J! Which do you think it is?? I'm struggling to find a match.
Jacob Gorneau
Nice! In the leaf-footed bug family, though not the WCSB. You can read more here: http://bugguide.net/node/view/93/bgpage

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Texas Nature Challenge - Bayou Region

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PublishedNovember 18, 2012

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