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"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"
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"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"
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This large leaf footed bug landed right in front of me and posed for a couple of photos before flying away. Not certain on the species.
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This large leaf footed bug landed right in front of me and posed for a couple of photos before flying away. Not certain on the species.
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Periferia Presa Constitución 1917 San Juan del RÃo, Querétaro. Laura Uribe, Grupo Vasconcelos
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Looks like one I saw many miles away near Lake Travis several days before. Appears to have a couple of eggs or mites on its back.
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Looks like one I saw many miles away near Lake Travis several days before. Appears to have a couple of eggs or mites on its back.
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Looks like one I saw many miles away near Lake Travis several days before. Appears to have a couple of eggs or mites on its back.
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This is certainly a leaf footed bug that was on a leaf of red bud. I think it's A. terminalis which is named for the light colored tip of it's antenna. It also has the light colored tips on it's feet.
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