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Western Conifer Seed Bug
Leptoglossus occidentalis
45.0024, -93.1248
Field Notes
Description:
The long conspicuous legs with their flattened segments identifies this insect as a member of the leaf-footed bugs. Reddish brown coloration with a white zig-zag line across the back identifies it as a western conifer seed bug.
Habitat:
Forests, especially pine forests. These insects overwinter as adults and I often find them crawling about my house on warm winter days.
Notes:
First one of these I've seen this year in my house, but we've had a strange winter with very warm temperatures. Maybe that has something to do with it.
Reference Links:
Western conifer seed bug
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 27, 2012
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