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Fletcher Wildlife Garden | all galleries >> Previous FWG blogs >> 2012 Blogs >> FWG Blog: October 2012 > Western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)
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20-OCT-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)

Autumn is the time to see these large (about 20 mm)seed bugs. A native western species, they moved eastward over the decades and have lately been introduced to Europe. They are completely harmless to humans, no biting, stinging, etc. I find them quite fascinating.

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Marcia Colelli22-Oct-2012 01:34
Wonderful details. Great close up capture V
Marcia Colelli22-Oct-2012 01:34
Wonderful details. Great close up capture V
Guest 21-Oct-2012 06:08
Nice details!
joseantonio21-Oct-2012 03:47
Seems indeed enormous. Glad to know it is harmless...v.
Robert D. McAlpine21-Oct-2012 03:33
Nice one Christine! It's almost November, too.
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