Texas Bow-legged Bug (Hyalymenus tarsatus)

Texas Bow-legged Bug, a reference photo — Photo: Insects Unlocked · CC0 (licence)

Hyalymenus tarsatus, the Texas bow-legged bug, is a species of broad-headed bug in the family Alydidae. It is found in Central America, North America, and South America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Texas Bow-legged Bug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hyalymenus longispinus
Riptortus pedestris
Riptortus abdominalis
Riptortus linearis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Alydidae
Genus: Hyalymenus
Species: Hyalymenus tarsatus

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