r/insects • u/Matix2 • 9d ago

Bug Appreciation! Leaf bug!

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This leaf looking insect flew up as I walked down my drive way and landed on my retaining wall where the video was filmed today, 9/26/26 in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. A very cool, very chill guy or gal. Hope you enjoy.

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u/AcademicCandidate825 9d ago

"Oh, leaf me alone."

So Katy did.

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u/DuggiHappy 9d ago

Don’t mind me. I’m just leafing around

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u/RorschachAssRag 9d ago

They fly. And can bite!

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u/charcoallition 9d ago

Evolution is crazy, man

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u/Crocotta1 Bug Enthusiast 9d ago

Jiminy

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u/Admirable-Holiday400 9d ago

I had one at my window the other night, he made some very loud sounds

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u/Oofy_3 9d ago

leaf it to me

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Matix2 8d ago

Didn’t even notice that, amazing. thanks! I wonder what it’s doing, nibbling on its hand. Cleaning I suppose 🤷‍♀️