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Leaf Footed Bugswhat IS that?
October 20, 2009
this rather large fellow was on the screen door this morning. Never saw the like before.
Bill & Family
Massachusettes
Western Conifer Seed Bug
Dear Bill & Family,
Every year at this time, we get reports of Western Conifer Seed Bugs, Leptoglossus occidentalis. They are noticed as they enter homes to hibernate as winter approaches. This species is native to the Pacific Northwest, but has spread across the continent since the 1970s. They are harmless.
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Comments 2
Bugman, This would be a good candidate for bug of the month.
Posted 24 Oct 2009 at 10:55 am ¶The Western Conifer Seed Bug was the Bug of the Month for December 2006. In the spirit of being equitable, we like to not repeat that distinction.
Posted 24 Oct 2009 at 12:29 pm ¶Post a Comment
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