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Western Conifer Seed Bug

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

About 18-20 mm in length, colored as shown.

Habitat:

Crawling on the exterior window of visitor's center, but natural habitat is mixed conifer forest.

Notes:

Feeds on the developing cones of pine and other conifers. Overwinters as an adult insect, often seeking shelter indoors.

Reference Links:

Species Leptoglossus occidentalis - Western Conifer Seed Bug - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedFebruary 12, 2018

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