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Leaf-footed bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus) - Leptoglossus phyllopus

Isle du Bois park, Pilot Point, Denton County, Texas, USA
September 5, 2009
Size: 1" long

This little guy has cool legs.

Contributed by kristineoff on 12 September, 2009 - 5:32pm
Last updated 14 September, 2009 - 1:05pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… kristineoff, 14 September, 2009 - 1:05pm

Yes, Leptoglossus phyllopus

L. phyllopus is the only species one with the straight line across.

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 13 September, 2009 - 4:47pm

Leaffooted bug

Looks like it's wearing bell-bottoms. Now that your bug has been identified, you can tag the photo and move it to the correct species page.

… Ilona L., 12 September, 2009 - 9:32pm

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They ARE cool aren't they!?
It's a leaf-footed bug and I think this is the species. (click on picture)

… Matt Edmonds, 12 September, 2009 - 6:06pm

Yes, I think you're right! It

Yes, I think you're right! It looks just like that picture. And it's a great name for that bug.

… kristineoff, 12 September, 2009 - 6:16pm

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