
Community identification
Leaf-footed bug (likely a western conifer seed bug)
Leptoglossus occidentalis
- Order & Family
- Hemiptera; Coreidae
- Size
- About 16–20 mm long.
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.