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Leaf-footed Bug

Leptoglossus phyllopus

Description:

Large brown bug. White band across top of wings. Rear legs have leaf like mid section.

Habitat:

Found in vegetable garden.

Notes:

Observed with one or both rear legs held vertical. I spotted this specimen holding it's legs like this the last two mornings. I see this species all the time and have never witnessed this before.

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tomk3886
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tomk3886

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Spotted on Nov 13, 2020
Submitted on Nov 14, 2020

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