Kingdom Animalia Infraorder Pentatomomorpha Family Coreidae Scientific name Acanthocephala femorata Higher classification Acanthocephala Order True bugs | Suborder Heteroptera Superfamily Coreoidea Genus Acanthocephala Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | |
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Similar Acanthocephala, True bugs, Acanthocephala declivis, Acanthocephala terminalis, Leptoglossus phyllopus | ||
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The Florida leaf-footed bug (Acanthocephala femorata) is a species of insect. The genus name Acanthocephala means "spiny head" and was inspired by the pointed tylus at the tip of the head. Acanthocephala femorata is found in the continental United States and Mexico.
This insect is considered a pest, eating and causing damage to citrus and roses. The lower rear legs are wider than the upper legs, with serrations. This is especially pronounced in the male. It has long, slim, curving antennae with distinctive orange tips. The body is reddish brown to nearly black.
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