Western conifer seed bug

Conifer forests and woodland edges; often enters buildings in autumn to overwinter.

Pierces and feeds on developing seeds and cones of pine and other conifers.

A large, long-legged true bug with expanded hind tibiae; adults overwinter in sheltered places and may gather on buildings.

Harmless to people and does not reproduce indoors; can damage conifer seeds and occasionally emit an unpleasant odor when disturbed.