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Leptoglossus occidentalis
Heteroptera (True bug). Family: Coreidae. Length: 16-20 mm (Females largers) Able to fly making buzzing sounds. Do not bite. Primary defense is spray (smell like rotten apples). Proboscis adapted to suck plant sap (conifer cones) Minor tree pest.
Found on the house near woodlands and meadow.
No harm came to the bug or me during handling. (This true bug is similar to the wheel bug (assassin bugs) which should not be handled because of their powerful bite from their injector (proboscis). I knew beforehand that this was a "safe" bug.
Spotted on Nov 21, 2012
Submitted on Nov 27, 2012
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It is a beautiful bug, Carol, and the photos are awesome. Way to go, girl!