Leptoglossus phyllopus
insect
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Leptoglossus phyllopus is a species of leaf-footed bug. Leaf-footed bugs are large, sap-sucking insects belonging to the genus Leptoglossus. They are characterized by leaflike expansions on their legs. Specifically, L. phyllopus is known to be very injurious to fruits such as oranges, peaches, and pears. Plant bugs, in general, are insects that feed on plant sap and can cause significant crop damage.12
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