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Leaf-footed Bug

Anisoscelis affinis

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Field Notes

Description:

Photo take at my backyard this medium size bug arrive nex to me on a plant leaf beautiful about 5 cm long whit very long and leaf legs red , orange and brown colors.

Habitat:

Found on tropical and subtropical habitats from central México , Central America to Venezuela. spotted occasionally in Texas.

Reference Links:

Species Anisoscelis affinis - Affinis Leaf-footed Bug - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (10)
Jolly Ibañez
Wow what a fantastic creature! I have never seen anything like it before. Exceptional spotting. Thanks Gerardo for sharing this beautiful picture.

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo
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Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity

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PublishedJune 16, 2012

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