I discovered this little fellow trying to hitch a ride on my car as I left to run errands. Named for what looks like leaves his legs, I introduce you to the Leaf-footed Bug, also called a Squash Bug. You can see what looks like an artificial leaf on each of his feet.
He’s a vegetarian and loves eating plants. Im not sure why he was licking the paint off of my car, but he buzzed off when I opened the door.
I read that Leaf-footed Bugs produce bad smells when scared, and was thankful that he didn’t stink me!
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