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Anoplocnemis curvipes The leaf-footed bug (Coreidae) is a family of Hemiptera insects. It is widespread in all parts of the world, especially tropical and subtropical ones. It includes 1900 species in more than 270 genera. Anoplocnemis curvipes,Coreidae,Coreinae,Geotagged,Mictini,Oman Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Anoplocnemis curvipes

The leaf-footed bug (Coreidae) is a family of Hemiptera insects. It is widespread in all parts of the world, especially tropical and subtropical ones. It includes 1900 species in more than 270 genera.

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  1. Cool bug! Try comparing to Anoplocnemis sp. Based on distribution, it might be Anoplocnemis curvipes. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Great find Abo. Thanks for sharing.

    Niel
    Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thank you! Posted 4 years ago

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''Anoplocnemis curvipes'' is a species of sap-sucking insect in the genus ''Anoplocnemis''. They are native to sub-saharan Africa where they are considered a major pest of many types of agricultural plants such as trees and shrubs, including legumes. This has earned them the name leaf-wilter.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 23, 2021. Captured in Unnamed Road, Oman.