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42.3789, -72.0324

Field Notes

Description:

Leaf footed bug or Western Conifer Seed Bug? And what's the difference??

Species ID Suggestions

Western conifer seed bug

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Reference Link
Aaron_G
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Comments (4)
LaurieB
Thank you Jolly! And Aaron! Yes, I got good info on this very topic at bugguide.net Now I know!
Jolly Ibañez
Laurie, so that you will not get confused, the term leaf footed bug refers to bugs that have hind legs that looks like a leaf in general. The species suggestion by Aaron is the specific name for your spotting. You only use leaf footed bug as ID in the absence of its specific ID.
Aaron_G
I went through all the Leptoglossus again and based on your location and what I see in this image, I'm in agreement with you that this looks like Leptoglossus occidentalis.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2012

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