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Leaf-footed bug

Leptoglossus occidentialis (Coreidae)

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Field Notes

Description:

This bug was in our school on Chebeague Island, Maine. It was about 1" long with a design on its back.

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Leptoglossus occidentalis (Coreidae) - the leaf-footed bug

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
chebeagueschool
We found another name for this bug is Western conifer seed bug.
chebeagueschool
We found out what it was after seeing the identification for the spotting in Turkey: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7678341

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PublishedOctober 29, 2011

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