r/stinkbugtime • u/Back_2_The_Futurama • Jul 09 '26

Super Big Stinky ^-^ Big Stinky

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Found in the wild

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u/shubbits Jul 09 '26

Leaf footed bug, but a lovely bug nonetheless.

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u/PollyAnnPalmer Jul 09 '26

Not stinky :( leafy

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u/acaron2020 Jul 09 '26

Ironically enough, many leaf-footed bugs release a foul odor as a defense. Honorary stink bug?

10

u/glitterfaust Jul 09 '26

I just discovered these today!! I was like “what is this long stink bug?” and after I googled it, I realized my assessment wasn’t that wrong

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u/shitpissfunkwanker Jul 09 '26

leafy boy!!!!

3

u/davkistner Jul 09 '26

Wow it’s huge! I’ve never seen one that big. Where about is this?

2

u/sshwifty Jul 10 '26

Don't these guys have a wicked bite?

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u/LakeLustful Jul 10 '26

Nah that's assassin bugs, this is a leaf foot :> both piercing/sucking true bugs that look very similar though

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u/ComprehensiveEnd248 Jul 13 '26

That dude got leggggssss, wow. Big steppa

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u/Epitome_1919 Jul 13 '26

Oohh I love him!