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bug in spider web - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Copyright © 2009 Andrew Reding

bug in spider web - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Port Townsend, Jefferson County, Washington, USA
November 3, 2009
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Contributed by Andrew Reding on 3 November, 2009 - 7:12pm
Last updated 3 November, 2009 - 10:27pm

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… Andrew Reding, 3 November, 2009 - 10:27pm login or register to post comments

Genus Leptoglossus I think
It's a coreid.
… Andrew Meeds, 3 November, 2009 - 7:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Yep, Leptoglossus occidentalis
The Western Conifer Seed Bug. It's time for them to overwinter, so they're out and about this time of year.

This one appears to be bungee jumping. I can't even afford to go! And look at this bug...getting a free ride. lol.
… Mandy Howe, 3 November, 2009 - 8:40pm login or register to post comments

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