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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | LEPTOGLOSSUS OCCIDENTALIS |
| VERNACULAR NAME: | WESTERN CONIFER SEED BUG |
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| DESCRIPTION | Up to 20mm. A native to North America that was introduced to Europe in 1999. This beautiful looking creature is easily identified by its size, richly coloured markings and expanded hind tibia. |
| BEHAVIOUR | A busy creature always on the move except when on foodplant or basking in the sun. |
| DISTRIBUTION | Widespread throughout and spreading. |
| HABITAT | Pine woods and plantations but frequently seen around southern coasts. |
| PERIOD | All year. |