Leptoglossus occidentalis
Angie Branch found this bug on
her glass door in Sandy, Utah and was kind enough
to forward the photo to me. I begged for the chance to use it since I have yet to find
one of these Western Conifer Seed Bugs. I did crop the photo for the presentation here.
Her son's finger is the background for the photo (he was on the other side of the glass).
to forward the photo to me. I begged for the chance to use it since I have yet to find
one of these Western Conifer Seed Bugs. I did crop the photo for the presentation here.
Her son's finger is the background for the photo (he was on the other side of the glass).
These are from the Leaf-footed Bug family (Coreidae) and they feed on various
parts of conifers. Sometimes they wander into houses (and they can fly). A portion
of the back legs have a leaf-shape to them, hence the name "leaf-footed".
Thanks again, Angie, for this neat photo. © Angie Branch, 8-29-2011
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