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Leptoglossus oppositus
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Leptoglossus oppositus
Durham County, North Carolina, USA
August 27, 2006
Size: 18 mm
Chilled specimen. Shows the 4-segmented beak (divisions marked by the white dots), typical of family Coreidae. Note also the opening for a scent gland visible here (arrow). This is on the thorax between middle and hind coxae, and is also typical of the family. (See family guide page for references.)

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Contributed by Cotinis on 16 March, 2007 - 9:33am

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