Leaf-footed Bug [Contest Pre Finalists July 2020]
Uploaded: July 26, 2020 15:34:59 | Entered: July 26, 2020 15:36:20
Leaf footed bugs are medium to large sized insects in the genus Leptoglossus. Although they differ widely in coloration, each shares a distinctive trait: leaf-shaped plates located on the lower sections of both back legs. Leaf footed bugs tend to be shaped similarly to stink bugs and appear in drab colors like tan, gray, brown and black once they reach adulthood.
Most of the time, there’s no reason to worry too much about these insects. Leaf footed bug damage is very limited in the home garden, and they rarely appear in sufficient numbers to do more than minor cosmetic damage to fruits and ornamental plants.
Exif: Camera: NIKON CORPORATION COOLPIX P1000; Shutter Speed: 10/600; Aperture: f/4.0; ISO: 200; Orientation: 1; Date: 2020:07:23 17:34:57
Anita J. Luellen July 26, 2020 1
Amazing! #1743598Randall V. Rainey July 26, 2020 1
Great capture of this interesting bug, Janet. #11821106Terry Cervi July 26, 2020 1
I've never seen one of these! Great shot and interesting info, Janet!! #11821124Rudi Reiner July 26, 2020 2
Wow, impressive macro Janet! #11821134Terry Korpela July 27, 2020 1
Nicely Done Janet! #11821149Leslie McLain July 27, 2020 1
Terrific macro, Janet. #11821166Adilson F. Ferreira July 27, 2020 1
Terrific image, Janet! Wonderful details, textures and colors! #11821173Janet Criswell July 27, 2020
Thanks so much, Anita, Randall, Terry, Rudi, Terry, Leslie and Adilson! Appreciated! #11821185Bojan Bencic July 27, 2020 1
Great macro, Janet. Fantastic details and color. Thanks for the info. #11821214Val Feldman July 27, 2020 1
Super details and colors, Janet...a wonderful close-up of this fellow! I've seen this bug in TX but never knew it's name - your great information cleared up the mystery! Thanks! #11821267Janet Criswell July 27, 2020
Thank you, Bojan and Val! Love your comments! #11821277Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas July 27, 2020 1
WOW, Fantastic details and colors Janet! #11821291Janet Criswell July 27, 2020
Thank you, Amalia! #11821337Christine Greenspan July 29, 2020 1
Fantastic capture, Janet! Perfect background, too. #11821753Janet Criswell July 29, 2020
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