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Leaf Bug - Acanthocephala terminalis

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Sep 22, 2007 17:21 |  #1

a pretty big species,, probably over an inch in length and built like a tank,,

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Sep 24, 2007 13:46 |  #2

Good shots!! Looks like a lot of meat in those legs ;):lol:

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Sep 24, 2007 13:48 |  #3

Super shots and great finds. They look very powerful

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Sep 24, 2007 17:55 |  #4

Thanks guys,, they do look powerfull,, and make alot of noise when flying by your head :shock:

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Sep 24, 2007 19:44 |  #5

And stink too!! Great shots Jim!!!

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Sep 24, 2007 20:19 |  #6

stink if smashed?? Thanks Joan ;)

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Sep 24, 2007 20:41 |  #7

...or when frightened... You are becoming an ace with these names Jim....Bug guide has you hooked hey??

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Sep 24, 2007 20:47 as a reply to  @ Photogirl2007's post |  #8

bug guide certainly is a big help,, dont want to sound like a complete imbacile :D ;)

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Sep 24, 2007 21:02 |  #9

We do not have something like that here so to find the scientific name is a mission.

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Sep 24, 2007 21:31 |  #10

Those shots are awesome! Those bugs are like the Abrams of the insect world!

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Sep 24, 2007 21:33 |  #11

Thanks Jenne ;) :D

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Sep 24, 2007 23:36 |  #12

Awesome looking insect, wonderful shots

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Sep 25, 2007 03:36 as a reply to  @ hidden forms's post |  #13

Great shots Jim.

That's one mean looking bug.

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Sep 25, 2007 16:36 |  #14

thanks hidden and Bernie,, they do look somewhat prehistoric :D

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