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A beetle or true bug? - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Copyright © 2008 Hilma Anderson

A beetle or true bug? - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Franklin, Michigan, USA
November 4, 2008
I beautifully colored and marked insect on our screen door. I'm thinking either an assassin, shield or stink bug, maybe. How close am I?
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Contributed by Hilma Anderson on 19 August, 2009 - 11:20am
Last updated 22 August, 2009 - 1:20am

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Moved from ID Request.
… Kevin Hall, 22 August, 2009 - 1:20am login or register to post comments

Not an expert but...
Please see Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)

… Ron M., 19 August, 2009 - 11:28am login or register to post comments

 
In Michigan?
Are these normally found in Michigan?
… Hilma Anderson, 19 August, 2009 - 11:45am login or register to post comments

 
Both of these were...



But click on the Data tab to see locations were these were found. They are coast to coast :)
… Ron M., 19 August, 2009 - 11:48am login or register to post comments

 
Very interesting
I never would have guessed.
… Hilma Anderson, 19 August, 2009 - 12:29pm login or register to post comments

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