http://www.cnw.com/~ulicip/misc/weirdbug.jpg
2007-02-12 12:59:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
That would be a western conifer seed bug,Leptoglossus occidentalis of the family coreidae. Used to be found only on the western side of the continent, but they are found pretty much all over now. They have a bad habit of entering homes when winter is approaching which many people don't enjoy as they are somewhat noticeable. As the name implies it's food sources are conifers and they may be pests in some situations
http://bugguide.net/node/view/3379
http://www.caes.state.ct.us/FactSheetFiles/Entomology/fsen016f.htm
2007-02-12 13:26:35 · answer #1 · answered by crazy.carabid 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Crazy carabid beat me to it!!!!!
But yes it is definatley the Western Conifer Seed Bug, they belong to the leaf-footed bugs (Family: Coreidae)
2007-02-13 04:25:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is definitely a squash bug (so named because they are often found eating squash plants). I judged vegetables for years, and I learned how to identify insects that damage crops. That is absolutely a squash bug. Below is a sample pic.
2007-02-12 15:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by Manda 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looks kind of like a Stink Bug
2007-02-12 13:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by Old guy 124 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
it is a hemipteran (true bug). Many are pests of plants. However certain species feed on blood and in some areas of the world can transmit Trypanosoma cruzi (chagas disease).
2007-02-12 13:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by ALM 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
looks like a squash bug. they are all over in the summer.
2007-02-12 13:02:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋