#leptoglossus

[cthoniccripple]

bugs below the cut ⭐️

LOOKIT THIS LAD!!! CALLIGRAPHY COATED FRIEND

edit: added image descriptions

my posts don't usually get reblogs so I didn't consider putting the species ID in the main body. whoops. He's a Leptoglossus occidentalis or Western Conifer Seed Bug in the family Coreidae.

[onenicebugperday]

@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 :)

[jenfoundabug]

Super mega stylish PANTS👖

Leptoglossus zonatus, a type of leaf-footed bug

California, US

[hiosgarden]

A leaf-footed bug found on a guava! Much probably a Leptoglossus zonatus. It seems like it's missing a leg. Poor bug!

[toothedgoose]

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.

[bug-blogging]

Leaf-Footed bugs spotted unionizing

[robotblues]

Leaf Footed Bugs (genus Leptoglossus) mating

[onenicebugperday]

This looks like Leptoglossus sp., species would depend on location and I’d need to see the markings on the other side. And species also determines what it might like to eat. The western conifer seed bug feeds on developing seeds in pine cones but the eastern leaf footed bug will eat garden crops. Either way, if it’s been just chillin in a spot for days where it is free to leave from, especially this time of year, it’s likely nearing the end of its natural life span. I would just leave it alone unless it’s stuck there with no escape? Then you can put it somewhere outside on a plant.

this delicate baby has been there behind the glass for a few days now and it's not going anywhere. i moisturized it today but i'm worried. what will it eat? can i just give it an apple?

[harleycrittercorner]

Big feets

Northern Leaf-footed Bug (Top right)

Giant Leaf-footed Bug (All the rest)

[firebugseverywhere]

This guy (Leptoglossus occidentalis, or western conifer seed bug) has been flying around in my area in the past week. Each time I could only observe it from a distance, yearning to have one close to admire. Today was the day I finally had one in my door frame, so I took it onto my hands and it loved my warmth. It decided to cuddle up in the rift of my fingers lay there flat and stretched out. I let it stay there for half an hour maybe, it even turned around a few times and changed fingers... lovely little bug friend.

[cyanogen-miasma]

also today I think a Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalus) fell on my head. It then went onto the pavement and I inspected it a bit but I didn't get a photo because I was by the side of a busy road and people were walking past. They're recently invasive to the UK but aren't that threatening right now.

(Although they aren't very good for pine trees...mind you I think I was walking under a pine tree when it fell on me lol)

Very interesting bugs.

[muggu]

Splendid little creature standing on a table (Leptoglossus occidentalis)

[onenicebugperday]

@absolutegibberishandnumbers submitted: found this silly lad while on a walk in (please remove) [removed], I would love to know his name :D

A leaf-footed bug! I can’t tell which species, but probably in the genus Leptoglossus.

[counselor-elijah]

A Western Conifer Seed Bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) that managed to infiltrate our place of employment. Also known as Pine Bugs in some areas, these guys apparently… Smell of banana bread when upset?

Very lucky to not have experienced it’s wrath, it seems!

What’s slightly less lucky is that, not only are they a very widespread invasive species, they have a tendency to spend their winters inside of homes…

Let’s hope it was just the one!

[phidippus-audax]

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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