My goodness!! If I had legs like this I could kick-start a battle-ship!! LOL!!
These are Twig Wilters (
Anoplocnemis curvipes) family Coreidae.
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A large bug 24mm (about 1 inch) in length.
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They inject a saliva with digestive enzymes into young plants which cause them to shrivel beyond the puncture and this is what they feed on.
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They have stink glands between the middle and hind legs.
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I wonder why they have such small heads?
3 comments:
OMW I did a double-take at the head size - or lack of it! Have a wonderful New Year, Joan. May 2014 be filled with health, happiness, love and security! Blessings, Jo
I think all their growth went into the legs.
Very sexy ha ha. Happy New Year. Diane
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