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Leptocentrus taurus
They are best known for their enlarged and ornate pronotum, which most often resembles thorns, apparently to aid camouflage. In some species, the pronotum grows to a horn-like extension, but even more bizarre and hard-to-describe shapes are also found.
Seen near a farm.
Spotted on Aug 16, 2013
Submitted on Aug 21, 2013
