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Leaf Footed Bug - Acanthocephala
Copyright © 2009 Tim Lethbridge

Leaf Footed Bug - Acanthocephala
Lake Placid - Archbold, Highlands County, Florida, USA
March 27, 2009
There were numerous examples of this leaf footed bug collected on a handful of thistle plants. I did observe a couple of pairs mating.
Contributed by Tim Lethbridge on 30 March, 2009 - 8:54pm
Last updated 5 April, 2009 - 2:21pm

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