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Species Leptoglossus clypealis

Leaf-footed bug - Leptoglossus clypealis

Some kind of Boxelderbug relative? - Leptoglossus clypealis

Western Leaf-footed Bug - Leptoglossus clypealis

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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