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albino baby leaf leg bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

albino baby leaf leg bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Manteca, San joaquin County, California, USA
July 1, 2007
Size: 1/4"
All of the other baby bugs are brown except this one white fellow . I am pretty sure that it is a Leaf-legged bug baby since I have seen many adults with the trademark leaf shape on the hind leg . I would like to learn more about this prickly yet cute little bug . I have seen it eating a juniper berry by sticking his tongue-like projection into it . I need to study my bug parts ( sorry ) , I am new to this fascination . Thanks for any comments or replys , Beth

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Contributed by Beth Sands on 11 August, 2007 - 8:00pm
Last updated 20 December, 2010 - 7:56am

Because of host plant
I guess this will be the nymph of Leptoglossus occidentalis.
… Boris Büche, 12 August, 2007 - 6:15am login or register to post comments

Teneral?
I can't tell you what it is, but the light color might be due to its just having shed its skin. The new exoskeleton hardens and darkens on exposure to air, but it can be light or even pink in color at first for many insects.
… Chuck Entz, 12 August, 2007 - 1:10am login or register to post comments

You do a good job communicating without knowing part names
But you're wise to learn them - tho I haven't yet - so you can better understand other people's comments.

BTW, the title on your post cracked me up, reminding me of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
… Ron Hemberger, 11 August, 2007 - 8:05pm login or register to post comments

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