Unknown type of coreidae

Leptoglossus zonatus

Doing some extra research, it seems as if this may be an example of leptoglossus zonatus. That said, isn't it a bit far North for him to be traveling? I am in Orange County, North Carolina.

… DoeRoo, 18 July, 2018 - 7:09pm

Nothing like L. zonatus :)

Compare your image with L. zonatus, below. Look at the overall shape, the pattern on the back, and the shape of the tibial extensions (the leaflike flanges on the hind legs).

Your specimen is Acanthocephala declivis, without a doubt.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 18 July, 2018 - 7:48pm

Why, thank you!

You, my friend, have a good eye! Thank you, Ken. Clearly they are related, though, are they not?
Kind regards,
DPS

… DoeRoo, 18 July, 2018 - 8:09pm

Most definitely related.

Both are in the same subfamily, but different tribes.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 18 July, 2018 - 8:18pm

You're welcome :)

Moved from ID Request.

These images aren't needed for the Guide, but they will be visible here for 30 days until removed by the system.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 18 July, 2018 - 12:54pm

A point of clarification

Hi Ken! Do you only keep images of bugs you don't have portraits of already?
Best,
Dorothy

… DoeRoo, 18 July, 2018 - 7:12pm

Acanthocephala declivis

Welcome to BugGuide!

… Ken Wolgemuth, 18 July, 2018 - 12:47pm

Why, thank you!

I am so happy to find this site. I will keep a file on all the interesting individuals I encounter here in my Carolina garden.

… DoeRoo, 18 July, 2018 - 12:49pm