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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies (Hemiptera) » True Bugs (Heteroptera) » Pentatomomorpha » Leatherbugs (Coreoidea) » Leaf-footed Bugs (Coreidae) » Coreinae » Acanthocephalini » Acanthocephala » Acanthocephala femorata
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bigboy - Acanthocephala femorata
Copyright © 2007 sirbrianfurr

bigboy - Acanthocephala femorata
brookhaven, lincoln County, Mississippi, USA
October 8, 2007
Size: 1 3/4"
this beetle is commonly known as a stink bug in this region, although i personally have never experienced any smell at all from one. its a big bug, very " beefy " looking and solidly built.
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Contributed by sirbrianfurr on 10 October, 2007 - 2:52pm
Last updated 25 June, 2016 - 6:41pm

Not beetle:-)
This is actually a "true bug" in the family Coreidae (leaf-footed bugs). The genus is Acanthocephala. The heavy "thighs" on the hind legs indicate this one is a male. Yes, they do have stink glands, and can spray a noxious liquid if harrassed too much.
… Eric R. Eaton, 10 October, 2007 - 3:36pm login or register to post comments

Leaffooted Bug (Coreidae)
Not a beetle. This looks like a Leaffooted Bug (Coreidae). I can't say for sure which one. Here is an image of a Leaffooted Bug that is visually similar to yours
… John R. Maxwell, 10 October, 2007 - 3:35pm login or register to post comments

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