Western Conifer Seed Bug

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Description:

The western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis, sometimes abbreviated as WCSB, is a species of true bug (Heteroptera) in the family Coreidae. It was originally native to the warm-temperate western USA (California, Oregon and Nevada) but has in recent times expanded its range and become an invasive species in parts of Europe.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Gordon Dietzman 11 years ago

western conifer seed bug

Leptoglossus occidentalis Species Leptoglossus occidentalis - Western Conifer Seed Bug - BugGuide.Net

3 Comments

Dragoon 11 years ago

Thank you both for the ID! I would have assumed an assassin bug. Beautiful bug though; surprised me when I found it on a shoot of bee macros.

Gordon Dietzman 11 years ago

I'd agree with Maria that it is a leaf-footed bug. The faint white zigzag across the back suggests this is a western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis).

Maria dB 11 years ago

This is some kind of leaf-footed bug. BugGuide.net could perhaps help with an ID.

Spotted by
Dragoon

York, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Aug 23, 2012
Submitted on Aug 23, 2012

Spotted for Mission

Creatures of Pennsylvania