Bug Identifier
Leaf-footed bug (likely a western conifer seed bug)
Community identification

Leaf-footed bug (likely a western conifer seed bug)

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Order & Family
Hemiptera; Coreidae
Size
About 16–20 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Conifers and nearby homes; often enters buildings in autumn to overwinter.

Diet & Feeding

Pierces and feeds on developing seeds and cones, especially those of pines and other conifers.

Behavior Patterns

Adults are elongated, with flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind legs; they may gather on sunny walls and shelter indoors during winter.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to people and buildings; can damage conifer seeds, but is not a major household pest.