Image of Acanthocephala terminalis (Dallas 1852)

Description:

"Acanthocephala terminalis 12 June 2016 Meridian State Park Meridian, Denton County, Texas Acanthocephala terminalis has a range that extends from Ontario, Canada south throughout the eastern half of the United States. It occurs in Texas from March through September. It presumably occurs south of the United States elsewhere in the Americas but the sources consulted did not disclose the particulars. According to Dr. Jeffrey K. Barnes, Curator, Arthropod Museum, University of Arkansas, ""Acanthocephala terminalis is readily recognized by the distinctive shape of the leaf-like dilation of its hind tibia"" (see Image 2). Because of its presence in North America, Acanthocephala terminalis is an authentic resident of the Western Hemisphere. Meridian State Park opened in 1935 and is administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Sources: Jeffrey K. Barnes, ""A Common Leaf-footed Bug,"" Arthropod Museum Notes, Arthropod Musuem, Division of Agriculture, Department of Entomology, University of Arkansas, description, photograph, accessed 6.16.16, http://www.uark.edu/ua/arthmuse/acater.html ""Species Acanthocephala terminalis,"" BugGuide, Department of Entomology, Iowa State University, range map, description, classification, resources, 6.16.16, http://bugguide.net/node/view/16391"