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Leaf-footed Bug

Hypselonotus cf. fulvus

Photo by Paul Davis
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Field Notes

Description:

Similar to the Spot-sided bug found in America ,but without the spots.

Habitat:

Low shrubs in garden

Species ID Suggestions

Leaf-footed Bug

Hypselonotus cf. fulvus

Reference Link
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Comments (4)
Paul Davis
Yes it looks good to me ,thanks again.
bayucca
Looking at this one: http://www.insects.ch/php/mhscms/apps/mhsUploader/data/t_news/602/UP_UPL_Image1/de/org/hypselonotus_fulvus_.jpg I think it is quite a nice match with Hypselonotus fulvus. Note the segmentation of the antennae and the lower markings on the posterior femur. Would you agree?
Paul Davis
Thankyou for the ID ,Bayucca ,I will add a top view ,so you can be certain .
bayucca
Coreidae, Coreinae, Hypselonotini, Hypselonotus sp. and might be Hypselonotus fulvus. Any other picture from the top? http://www.bio-nica.info/Ento/Heterop/coreidae/Hypselonotus%20fulvus.htm http://www.insects.ch/php/mhscms/apps/mhsUploader/data/t_news/602/UP_UPL_Image1/de/org/hypselonotus_fulvus_.jpg http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=374122

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PublishedDecember 9, 2014

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