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Leptoglossus gonagra
A true bug with a long sucking proboscis. Black bodied with orange stripes and spots. Large back legs with a leaf-like appearance.
Tropical rain forest.
Spotted on Sep 5, 2010
Submitted on Mar 15, 2011
3 Comments
I only wish I had gotten a shot of his underside, Carlie. It was quite striking. I'm hoping to get back to Queensland in the next year. To see the reef again.
Ah yes I know this orange and black beauty (I'm from north qld, now living in China)
Beautiful bug!