@hedgewitchnecromancer submitted: Found this beautiful guy recently in central Maine and wanted to share!
A perfect fella. 10/10. It is a western conifer seed bug, which is a type of leaf-footed bug :)
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So, not a spider, but I thought you might appreciate the lil guy that's been hanging out in my window for a few weeks
How they got in there, I have no clue, but they seem to be vibin-
Ragh! I totally forgot to respond to this!
I know it's old ToT
I love this fella! Such a cute lil guy! Appears to likely be some kind of Western Conifer Seed Bug! very silly, very cute!
I am always happy to receive bug pics ^^
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every autumn these guys start showing up at my house and every time i cheer and clap seeing them bc they are so cute to me. im their biggest fan.
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Splendid little creature standing on a table (Leptoglossus occidentalis)
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Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) !
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Leptoglossus occidentalis
Western conifer seed bug
Chinche americana del pino
23 of November 2022 — Maryland, USA
The western conifer seed bug uses its proboscis to stab the cones of conifer trees and feed on their sap, which affects the development of the seeds (hence its name). It’s native to North America, but after an accidental introduction to Europe through timber importations in the last twenty years, it has become invasive there.
This species has a beautiful black and yellow abdomen, I just couldn’t get a picture of it because that would involve lifting its wings and I didn’t want to bother it, as that might make it release a smelly defense.
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A Friend I found at work today!
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Western conifer seed bug
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@emo-mothman submitted: No id needed, but I thought you'd appreciate this lovely western conifer seed bug found on my recycling bin. They know the blue brings out their colors.
I do appreciate them! Brown bugs are often super pretty up close :)
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It's starting to warm up again after a brief chilly spell, which means I can see a few more critters before the snow falls! I found a giant wheel bug at a gas station (which my mom affectionately calls wheelie bugs) and a seed bug on our garage!
[Image description 1: a brown North American wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) is standing on the side of a dark gray trash bin. End ID.]
[Image description 2: a mottled brown and red western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) is walking on a white paneled building. End ID.]
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western conifer seed bug my best friend western conifer seed bug
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