Leaf-footed Bug – Nymph
Q: We noticed this pretty bug on the side of our car. The bug was gesturing at us with its antennae and abdomen.
A: It just wanted to be friendly!
It’s a nymph (i.e. juvenile) of a leaf-footed bug, Acanthocephala terminalis.
It’s usually a minor pest of fruits, nuts and vegetables. It is typically controlled by other insects so you need do nothing except enjoy their presence.
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Acorns – Heavy Crop in 2011
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FALL AROMAS BRING A WHIFF OF HOME
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White roots in dead pine needles
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Bradford Pear – Wildly Sprouting Thorny Bushes
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Passionvine – Dermatitis (skin rash)
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DIGGING AND STORING TENDER BULBS
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Creeping Jenny- Can I Kill The Oxalis In It?
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Oak – Gouty Gall
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Assessing Tree Health – The Doctor is IN!
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A Banana Enthusiast’s Notes on Banana Feeding
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