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Western Leaf-footed Bug - - Leptoglossus clypealis
Copyright © 2006 Ed Johnson

Western Leaf-footed Bug - - Leptoglossus clypealis
Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, USA
June 13, 2006
Size: 18 mm
This fellow was attracted to my garage light last night. It *looks* like Leptoglossus phyllopus, but I'm not quite sure.

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Contributed by Ed Johnson on 13 June, 2006 - 3:35pm
Last updated 13 June, 2006 - 4:59pm

L. clypealis, I'm pretty sure
- it has the little pointy nose (the clypeus) distinctive to this species. Not L. phyllopus, anyway, because that species is known for the straight band, not zig-zagging.

This is a nice clean shot to add to the few in the guide.

For the identifying detail, see below:

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 13 June, 2006 - 4:02pm

 
Thanks
Thanks, Hannah. The zig-zag line is what made me think it might not be L. phyllopus. I've edited the title accordingly.

....Ed....
… Ed Johnson, 13 June, 2006 - 4:47pm

 
I'm moving it to the guide -
so the name will show up automatically, anyway. :)
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 13 June, 2006 - 4:51pm

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