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Confused With Zig-Zag - Leptoglossus zonatus
Copyright © 2008 Robert Lord Zimlich

Confused With Zig-Zag - Leptoglossus zonatus
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
November 9, 2008
This face was just asking to be photographed. I am confused about identifying our Gulf Coast leaf-foots. Most have a zig-zag pattern and two yellow spots forward of pronotum. These keys would indicate L. zonatus, which would be way out of range. Will someone please help me find a species for my funny-faced friend? Thanks.
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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 12 November, 2008 - 1:50pm
Last updated 26 September, 2009 - 11:52pm

Moved
Moved from Leptoglossus.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 12 November, 2008 - 4:10pm login or register to post comments

Looks like L. zonatus, based on one I had IDed here recently.
We have multiple posts on these in both Florida and Louisiana. Personally, I'm increasingly skeptical about range info. One astute editor here noted "If it has wings, all bets are off."
… Ron Hemberger, 12 November, 2008 - 3:57pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks For The Verification
And I love that quote.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 12 November, 2008 - 4:08pm login or register to post comments

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