Nanchantress Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Found 2 of these in my backyard. One of them is already laying eggs in the container I caught it in. Any idea what they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likebugs Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Those are Leaf footed bugs Leptoglossus oppositus. They are true bugs(Heteroptera), and feed on plant juices. Those used to frighten me when they have landed on me. I thought they were assassin bugs. They still land on me often, but none have ever stabbed me or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanchantress Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Thank you so much, Likebugs! I just read about them on the web - doesn't sound like anything I want to keep One landed on my son's shoe and he totally freaked and froze! ("Get it off !!!!! Get it off !!!!") LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likebugs Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Lol! That is the reaction I used to get before I knew what they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesavageprojects Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 actually its quite attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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