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Leaffooted Bug - Acanthocephala declivis
Copyright © 2008 EclecticNature

Leaffooted Bug - Acanthocephala declivis
St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
March 30, 2008
Size: 5-6 cm
What kind of bug is this and are those mites on it?

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Leaffooted Bug - Acanthocephala declivis Is this a stinkbug? - Acanthocephala declivis
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Contributed by EclecticNature on 30 March, 2008 - 1:08pm
Last updated 30 March, 2008 - 6:35pm

This is a...
...leaf-footed bug. Someone else could probably tell you what kind. The things on its head are the eggs of a tachinid fly that has parasitized it.
… Carmen Champagne, 30 March, 2008 - 2:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the info. I would
Thanks for the info. I would be interested to know what kind it is.
… EclecticNature, 30 March, 2008 - 2:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Looks like
Acanthocephala, maybe Acanthocephala declivis?
… John R. Maxwell, 30 March, 2008 - 3:08pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree
It is Acanthocephala declivis as you can plainly see
2 small shining blunt tubercles along midline. Also visible are the eggs of a parasite, hopefully someone can identify them - great shot!
… Ted Kropiewnicki, 30 March, 2008 - 4:01pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree...I think that looks
I agree...I think that looks like what it is. This bug was big! With the legs and all it was easily 8 cm long. I appreciate your help.
… EclecticNature, 30 March, 2008 - 3:28pm login or register to post comments

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