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Hind Legs Have Distinct Widened Spiked “Spurs”?

 

Diagram by Jason Thomas

Yes (the hind legs have distinct widened spiked spurs)

No (the hind legs don’t have distinct widened spiked spurs)

What do you mean by “spurs”?

Some insects such as leaf-footed bugs have widened hind legs that look spiked and almost leaf like. The term “spurs” is probably not the most technical terms, but it is much easier to remember and understand.

Answer the question above by clicking one of the options above to move on to the next step. The image above is meant to show you what to look for in the insect you are identifying. Answer the question as directed above. If a highlighted portion of the image appears orange this does not mean you look for the color orange. The orange color is just meant to highlight key body parts used for identification.

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