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Leptoglossus zonatus
A leaf-footed bug nearly an inch in length, identified by the yellow zigzag line and two anterior yellow spots. First seen in Florida in 2005 in Gainesville. It is a pest of many fruit and vegetable crops.
Originally found in Central and South America along with the western U.S. It has spread eastward in recent years.
Florida Department of Agriculture Pest Alert: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/pi/enpp/...
Spotted on Aug 22, 2011
Submitted on Aug 23, 2011
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Leptoglossus is my favorite genus of True Bugs. Yes, I am that much of a geek.