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Associated observations

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What

Florida Leaf-footed Bug (Acanthocephala femorata)

Observer

micahburke

Date

March 18, 2018 04:22 PM CDT

Description

This specimen was flying around the elm forest in McKinney Falls State Park and stopped on a tree branch near the Homestead Trail. It is very large, being almost 6 inches from front to back and was dark grey/black. It had a pronounced thorax and front legs. It's front legs appeared to be specialized for another purpose. The insect was very loud when flying due to the large wings.

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