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Giant Leaf-footed Bug - Acanthocephala declivis
Copyright © 2006 sashajade

Giant Leaf-footed Bug - Acanthocephala declivis
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
May 2, 2006

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Contributed by sashajade on 2 May, 2006 - 9:28pm
Last updated 23 October, 2008 - 1:49pm

I'm pretty sure this is
Acanthocephala declivis. The way the flat part of the shin goes in at a right angle above the foot is one of the identifying characteristics. There's a key here to the four species found in FL, which would also apply to your state (except, I think, for one species). I've found it a few times, and it's definitely a big one, too. Here in the guide.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 4 May, 2006 - 6:39am login or register to post comments

 
yeah
Hannah, I was thinking along the lines of Acanthocephala too, but wasn't sure about the exact name of the species. So thanks bunches, and I appreciate the links. Those came in handy. BTW (by the way), nice pics you have there... also of Acanthocephala. :)
… sashajade, 4 May, 2006 - 11:07am login or register to post comments

Don't know the latin name, bu
Don't know the latin name, but in Texas we call this a stink bug. They smell awful if you smash one.
… Patty Brinkmeyer, 2 May, 2006 - 11:53pm login or register to post comments

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