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Leptoglossus occidentalis? - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Copyright © 2005 Tom

Leptoglossus occidentalis? - Leptoglossus occidentalis
Brookfield, Trumbull County, Ohio, USA
August 4, 2005
Size: appx. 1 in.
Found this on my kitchen table. Flew away pretty quickly. I was able to capture it and chill it for the photos. I believe it is Leptoglossus occidentalis. Strangely enough, though, I have no coniferous trees around my house. I guess he is misplaced. Anyone?

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Contributed by Tom on 5 August, 2005 - 2:04am
Last updated 5 August, 2005 - 1:53pm

can be frassed
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… v belov, 17 November, 2008 - 4:21am login or register to post comments

Western conifer seed bug.
You are correct, this is Leptoglossus occidentalis. I think this species has spread widely due to the popularity of ornamental pines. Look for them on the green cones where they feed. They can fly far and wide, so no surprise it ended up at your house:-)
… Eric R. Eaton, 5 August, 2005 - 11:56am login or register to post comments

cropped
away a lot of the excess white for you
… john and jane balaban, 5 August, 2005 - 9:50am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the positive ID an
Thanks for the positive ID and the cropping!
… Tom, 5 August, 2005 - 1:51pm login or register to post comments

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