Status:
A western U.S. species that has spread east across the continent since the 1950s. Interestingly, it was introduced to Europe in 1999 and is now common there.
Description:
Dull reddish brown overall with alternating pattern of dark and white along rear of abdomen. Note shape of tibia dilation. Antennae roughly as long as the rest of its body.
Where to find:
Feeds on conifers during spring and summer. Often seeks shelter around buildings in late fall and winter.
Relationships:
Relies on coniferous trees.
Records:
There are 24 records in the project database.
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A Western Conifer Seed Bug on Assateague Island, Maryland (11/9/2013). Photo by
Bill Hubick. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug in Harford Co., Maryland (10/13/2015). Photo by
Dave Webb. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug in Baltimore Co., Maryland (10/14/2015). Verified by Brandon Woo/BugGuide. Photo by
Emily Stanley. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug in Cecil Co., Maryland (10/1/2013). Photo by
Bill Keim. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/18/2016). Verified by Ross Hill/BugGuide. Photo by
Barbara Thurlow. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug in Worcester Co., Maryland (9/23/2013). Verified by Margarethe Brummermann/BugGuide. Photo by
Scott Housten. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug on Assateague Island, Worcester Co., Maryland (11/14/2015). Photo by
Bill Hubick. (
MBP list)

A Western Conifer Seed Bug in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (11/6/2016). Photo by
Tyler Bell. (
MBP list)

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