This brilliantly colored bug from Belize is called a flag footed bug and is also known as a leaf footed bug (Anisocelis flavolineata). It is found throughout Central America and comes in a variety of brilliant colors. There is very little information about them online, except that they can fly and are relatively harmless to humans. Although they can bite if provoked and it will sting a bit. The festive colors of this insect make it the perfect bug for the holiday season. Enjoy!
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What a gorgeous insect! I’ll have to keep my eye out for them when I go back to Belize.
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Definitely keep an eye out, they’re pretty big a very colorful, so easy to spot.
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Amazing bug! I just finished a book about Terri and Steve Irwin, amazing to read about their love for wildlife, in particular Steve’s undying love and enthusiasm for our wild creatures. Happy New Year by the way! Have a wonderful and productive year, I plan on it for myself! hey, and get back to posting your paintings! 😉
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Hi Margaret, this bug is definitely a stunner!
I used to watch all of Steve Irwin’s documentaries and he was very enthusiastic. It’s such a shame that someone who spent so much time and effort pouring his life into wildlife conservation, died by stingray.
Have a wonderful New Year too! I will definitely be pushing myself hard next year to be my best and most productive self… and hopefully get time for some paintings 🙂
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What a wonderful find–I don’t think I’ve heard of these before. I’ve encountered several leaf-footed bugs of the Coreidae family, though. I suppose they may be distantly related. Happy holidays, Laura!
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I think they are definitely related somewhere along the line.
I have to credit this find to my husband, and for holding the leaf steady so that I could get a crisp photo. It helps to have more than two hands sometimes!
Have a fantastic New Year!
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what a wonderful creature !!!
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Most definitely a cool bug
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Oh yes, it is cool indeed !
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Lovely. So nice to see on a cold winter’s night!
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Yes, a very fiery bug. I still can’t believe how freezing it is outside at the moment! Keep warm and cosy for the New Year weekend.
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You too!
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Too cool! 🙂
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Good to hear it! Have a great New Year!
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What an amazing bug you photographed. Looking forward to your photo year 2018!
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Me too, I hope it will be a great one!
Have a fantastic New Year, and a very photographic 2018!
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That is amazing, Laura! Smashing photo!
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Thanks Pete, I really appreciate the complement.
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