Acanthocephela declivis is a bug of many names. In searching for information about this insect, I found it to be known as: pumpkin bug, giant leaf-footed bug, giant spine-headed bug, and a "bad dude." They are known to feed on gourds, melons, and tomatoes, so gardeners beware. They are also reported to emit a very bad odor that can be smelled from a couple feet away. Apparently, this species is the least commonly found of the three species that make up the genus.
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| Giant Leaf-Footed Bug :: Canon Rebel T2i, Tokina AT-X 35mm f/2.8 Macro, f/8 @ 1/60s, ISO 400 |
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| Giant Leaf-Footed Bug :: Canon Rebel T2i, Tokina AT-X 35mm f/2.8 Macro, f/8 @ 1/15s, ISO 400 |
And they almost got a little less commonly found still, when my golden retriever, Darby, spied what I was photographing and, at the time, videoing, and thought it looked like a tasty, crunchy mid-afternoon snack.
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