A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (11/26/2017). Verified by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 97208 - Psn: 5)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Prince George's Co., Maryland (11/26/2017). Verified by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide.

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/25/2016). (Photo ID: 55194 - Psn: 10)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/25/2016).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (11/2/2018). (Photo ID: 130214 - Psn: 15)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (11/2/2018).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (7/19/2019). (Photo ID: 147324 - Psn: 20)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (7/19/2019).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (5/8/2020). (Photo ID: 165141 - Psn: 20)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (5/8/2020).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2015). Verified by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 39727 - Psn: 32)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2015). Verified by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide.

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (3/1/2017). (Photo ID: 69969 - Psn: 34)

Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (3/1/2017).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/20/2012). (Photo ID: 19050 - Psn: 35)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/20/2012).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (7/18/2017). (Photo ID: 83246 - Psn: 35)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (7/18/2017).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (12/28/2019). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 158440 - Psn: 35)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Howard Co., Maryland (12/28/2019). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide.

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/13/2014). (Photo ID: 18086 - Psn: 45)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/13/2014).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Charles Co., Maryland (10/5/2019). Confirmed by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 154095 - Psn: 45)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Charles Co., Maryland (10/5/2019). Confirmed by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide.

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (10/6/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 661595 - Psn: 52)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (10/6/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/11/2015). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 41381 - Psn: 55)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/11/2015). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide.

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (6/27/2020). (Photo ID: 191302 - Psn: 55)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (6/27/2020).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/10/2020). (Photo ID: 208629 - Psn: 55)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/10/2020).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/23/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 688535 - Psn: 55)

Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/23/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/12/2022). (Photo ID: 789857 - Psn: 55)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/12/2022).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (12/19/2013). Verified by Brandon Woo/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 46537 - Psn: 60)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Worcester Co., Maryland (12/19/2013). Verified by Brandon Woo/BugGuide.

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (8/14/2016). (Photo ID: 53010 - Psn: 65)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (8/14/2016).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/19/2016). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 57391 - Psn: 65)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/19/2016). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide.

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/16/2015). (Photo ID: 73566 - Psn: 65)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/16/2015).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Calvert Co., Maryland (4/16/2020). (Photo ID: 201594 - Psn: 66)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Calvert Co., Maryland (4/16/2020).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Eric C. Maxwell, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 956826 - Psn: 66)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Eric C. Maxwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (11/6/2016). (Photo ID: 58977 - Psn: 70)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (11/6/2016).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Montgomery Co., Maryland (1/6/2019). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/Bugguide. (Photo ID: 131208 - Psn: 75)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Montgomery Co., Maryland (1/6/2019). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/Bugguide.

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (6/23/2020). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). (Photo ID: 176688 - Psn: 75)

Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (6/23/2020). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A <em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (10/8/2019). (Photo ID: 152827 - Psn: 76)

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Howard Co., Maryland (10/8/2019).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/29/2025). (c) Joe Girgente, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1222360 - Psn: 78)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/29/2025). (c) Joe Girgente, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/25/2017). (c) Matt Muir, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 956106 - Psn: 88)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/25/2017). (c) Matt Muir, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> depositing eggs in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2021). (c) jodihannah, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 959594 - Psn: 144)

Leptoglossus oppositus depositing eggs in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2021). (c) jodihannah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Washington Co., Maryland (8/24/2024). No rights reserved. (Photo ID: 1087434 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Washington Co., Maryland (8/24/2024). No rights reserved.

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Harford Co., Maryland (5/18/2025). (c) Joshua Jones, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/'>CC BY-NC-ND</a>). (Photo ID: 1257240 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (5/18/2025). (c) Joshua Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/23/2025). (c) Tom Field, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 1307051 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/23/2025). (c) Tom Field, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/27/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 1339277 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/27/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (10/17/2025). (c) Libby Beer, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1391700 - Psn: 200)

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (11/17/2018). (c) Bill Hubick, all rights reserved (Photo ID: 1448688 - Psn: 200)

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/31/2025). (c) avillareal, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1480207 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/31/2025). (c) avillareal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Charles Co., Maryland (4/4/2026). (c) bugtoucher420, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1481132 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Charles Co., Maryland (4/4/2026). (c) bugtoucher420, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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<em>Leptoglossus oppositus</em> in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/11/2026). (c) Romon Dearim, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>) (Photo ID: 1484695 - Psn: 200)

Leptoglossus oppositus in Baltimore Co., Maryland (4/11/2026). (c) Romon Dearim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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A Leptoglossus oppositus in Prince George's Co., Maryland (11/26/2017). Verified by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Robert Aguilar, SERC.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Prince George's Co., Maryland (9/25/2016). View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (11/2/2018). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (7/19/2019). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (5/8/2020). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/7/2015). Verified by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Bill Hubick.

Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (3/1/2017). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/20/2012). View Record Details Media by David Illig.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (7/18/2017). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Howard Co., Maryland (12/28/2019). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Sue Muller.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/13/2014). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Charles Co., Maryland (10/5/2019). Confirmed by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Jim Moore.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (10/6/2022). (c) Emilio Concari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Emilio Concari.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/11/2015). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (6/27/2020). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Cecil Co., Maryland (8/10/2020). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/23/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Caroline Co., Maryland (8/12/2022). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Worcester Co., Maryland (12/19/2013). Verified by Brandon Woo/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Scott Housten.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (8/14/2016). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/19/2016). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Emily Stanley.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Talbot Co., Maryland (5/16/2015). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Calvert Co., Maryland (4/16/2020). View Record Details Media by Ben Springer.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Eric C. Maxwell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Eric C. Maxwell via iNaturalist.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (11/6/2016). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Montgomery Co., Maryland (1/6/2019). Determined by Ken Wolgemuth/Bugguide. View Record Details Media by Bonnie Bell.

Leptoglossus oppositus in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (6/23/2020). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

A Leptoglossus oppositus in Howard Co., Maryland (10/8/2019). View Record Details Media by Kurt Schwarz.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/29/2025). (c) Joe Girgente, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Joe Girgente via iNaturalist.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Montgomery Co., Maryland (3/25/2017). (c) Matt Muir, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Matt Muir via iNaturalist.

Leptoglossus oppositus depositing eggs in Montgomery Co., Maryland (6/1/2021). (c) jodihannah, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by jodihannah via iNaturalist.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Washington Co., Maryland (8/24/2024). No rights reserved. View Record Details Media by Andy Wilson via iNaturalist.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Harford Co., Maryland (5/18/2025). (c) Joshua Jones, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND). View Record Details Media by Joshua Jones via iNaturalist.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Worcester Co., Maryland (6/23/2025). (c) Tom Field, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Tom Feild.

Leptoglossus oppositus in Caroline Co., Maryland (7/27/2025). (c) Frode Jacobsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Frode Jacobsen.

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Leptoglossus oppositus

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Clade:	Pancrustacea
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Hemiptera
Suborder:	Heteroptera
Family:	Coreidae
Genus:	Leptoglossus
Species:	L. oppositus
Binomial name
*Leptoglossus oppositus* (Say, 1832) ^[1]

Leptoglossus oppositus a species of leaf-footed bug (family Coreidae) found in North America. It resembles Leptoglossus fulvicornis but can be distinguished by the deeper scallops in the leaf-like feature of the hind tibia and the addition of three white spots across the hemelytra. This species is widely dispersed from New York to Florida and as far west as Iowa and Minnesota, as well as the southwest regions of the United States into Mexico.^[2]

References

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^ "Leptoglossus oppositus". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
^ Baranowski, Richard M. 1986. Coreidae of Florida. Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Gainesville, Florida.

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Data related to Leptoglossus oppositus at Wikispecies
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Taxon identifiers
Leptoglossus oppositus	Wikidata: Q2742056 Wikispecies: Leptoglossus oppositus BioLib: 419483 BOLD: 374128 BugGuide: 11017 CoL: 6PGGY Coreoidea Species File: 1187665 EoL: 609313 EPPO: LEPLOP GBIF: 5156107 iNaturalist: 133756 IRMNG: 10850276 ITIS: 108344 NCBI: 2680638 Open Tree of Life: 3473559
Anisoscelis oppositus	Wikidata: Q109661666 CoL: 674T6 GBIF: 8092790

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Leptoglossus oppositus (Say, 1832)

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