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Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis

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Western Conifer Seed Bug Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 10:01 a.m. 7 Sep 2021, 2:24 p.m.
Western Conifer Seed Bug Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 10:01 a.m. 7 Sep 2021, 2:24 p.m.
Western Conifer Seed Bug Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 10:01 a.m. 7 Sep 2021, 2:24 p.m.
Western Conifer Seed Bug Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 10:01 a.m. 7 Sep 2021, 2:24 p.m.
Western Conifer Seed Bug Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 10:01 a.m. 7 Sep 2021, 2:24 p.m.
Western Conifer Seed Bug Western Conifer Seed Bug - Leptoglossus occidentalis dylan Laundry Lane 14 Sep 2021, 10:01 a.m. 7 Sep 2021, 2:25 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and increasingly common in the South. It is a Non-native from North America which was introduced into Europe (northern Italy; probably been accidentally imported with timber) in 1999. It has spread rapidly since. Habitat includes: Anywhere with Pines e.g. gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards, plantations, coniferous forests etc. Seen: All year round. Length: About 2 cm.