Insects and Spiders

Male Florida leaf-footed bug

In spite of the name, we have these in Texas. The males have the oversize hind femurs with one or two spikes. Females have more slender hind femurs with many smaller spikes. Makes me think of heavy metal.
Male Florida leaf-footed bug (Acanthocephala femorata)

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