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Species Leptoglossus clypealis

Classification · Identification · Range · Remarks · Internet References
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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies)
Suborder Heteroptera (True Bugs)
Family Coreidae (Leaffooted Bugs)
Genus Leptoglossus
Species clypealis (Leptoglossus clypealis)
Identification
A spine extending forwards from the tip of the nose (technically known as the tylus) distinguishes this species. See below:



Leaf-like protrusions on the hind legs have very shallow scallops. Broad zig-zagging white stripe across wings.
Range
Southern and western US, including CA, AZ, CO, IA, KS, NM, OR, TX, UT.
Remarks
Can be a pest in pistacio and almond orchards because it feeds on the nuts.
Internet References
Illinois Natural History Survey
Contributed by Chuck Entz on 18 February, 2006 - 10:17pm
Additional contributions by cotinis, Hannah Nendick-Mason
Last updated 15 November, 2007 - 9:07am

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