Western Conifer Seed Bug

Conifer forests natively, but frequently invades residential homes seeking shelter during autumn.

Feeds on the developing seeds and cones of pine, Douglas-fir, and other conifer trees using piercing-sucking mouthparts.

Active flyers during warm months that congregate on sunny exterior walls in autumn before overwintering indoors. Releases a pungent, foul-smelling odor when disturbed.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite, sting, or transmit diseases, and cause negligible damage to mature trees, but can become a significant household nuisance.