This bug came to visit me. Its main body is 1 inch long. What is it?

[Charliefretz329]

It’s huuugggee!

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2 mo

abugblog.blogspot.com/.../...fer-seed-bug-and.html

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2 mo

It is the alien species Leptoglossus occidentalis, the Western Conifer Seed Bug, a native from western North America, where is a minor pest of conifers.

[peacesncream]

A tree bug it blends in with it some people called it a stink bug

[Charliefretz329]

Too big to be a normal stink bug!

It’s cool though

[Charliefretz329]

It looks just like a tree bug! I believe you are right

[Charliefretz329]

It is the alien species Leptoglossus occidentalis, the Western Conifer Seed Bug, a native from western North America, where is a minor pest of conifers.

[Charliefretz329]

abugblog.blogspot.com/.../...fer-seed-bug-and.html

[Charliefretz329]

My tree big search led me to it! Thanks?

[Charliefretz329]

*thanks!

[peacesncream]

Your welcome n I also learned something new

[Charliefretz329]

😀 👍

[LovingJo]

Isn't it like a leaf hopper? 🤔

[Charliefretz329]

I don't know? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Charliefretz329]

Looks similar to a “stink bug” but way too big

Doesn’t look like leafhoppers I saw online

[LovingJo]

Thanks for the MHO 😘

[MendaciousMarxist]

no, that's Fernando. He may appear harmless but he charged with several counts of identify thief and tax evasion, not to mention assault as well. If possible, turn Fernando to the local bug police station where he cannot escalate his violence unto others.

[Charliefretz329]

That tricky BUG!!!

He’s safe though cause criminals don’t turn other criminals in for obvious reasons… 😅

[MendaciousMarxist]

[Charliefretz329]

CPS!!! 😳😳😳

I meant IRS

[MendaciousMarxist]

ah I see, you must have helped him avoid his texas smh

[Charliefretz329]

Lol I admit nothing

[MendaciousMarxist]

the cops will want a word with you charlie

[Charliefretz329]

But for the love of God don’t call the Communists on me!!!

[Charliefretz329]

Hopefully the cops I’ve paid off 😏

[MendaciousMarxist]

damn, do you want me to call the anarcho-capitalists on you then?

[Charliefretz329]

Yes, we are friendly and have a good trade relationship

[MendaciousMarxist]

im shocked, i wouldn't even be able to be within a 100 miles of one

[Charliefretz329]

I believe they may already know Fernando.

I should have checked his belly for a note

[MendaciousMarxist]

so they might be using Fernando as a prop?

[Charliefretz329]

🫢🧐 I’ve said too much.

I know nothing!

[MendaciousMarxist]

It is too late, friend. the cops are on their way and I am watching you as you read this,

[Charliefretz329]

😈🤑🤑My master plan is now in motion!

[MendaciousMarxist]

is this it

[Charliefretz329]

You also know too much! 😰

Who told you about the stick bugs!!!

Who’s your source?

How much is this information worth to you!

[MendaciousMarxist]

I get paid in potato chips so about a bag of lays a day

[Charliefretz329]

Fine 😤 I hope you enjoy your blood money!

[Charliefretz329]

Your chips will come via the squirrel 🐿️ bridage

[Charliefretz329]

* brigade

[Charliefretz329]

Leave one light on on your front porch for exactly 9.5 minutes next Tuesday to vow allegiance

[MendaciousMarxist]

That explains why a squirrel tried to trip me on my way to Starbucks today

[Charliefretz329]

😈 😈 I can neither confirm nor deny! 😈 😈

[MendaciousMarxist]

what is this military force you have acquired for yourself? it is quite an impressive feat.

[Charliefretz329]

I am one with nature. The animals work for peanuts 🥜 lol

[MendaciousMarxist]

work for nuts, drive you nuts, makes sense

[Charliefretz329]

Hey! That’s a little close to home there! 🥺 outlaws have feelings too! I

[MendaciousMarxist]

no, no

[Charliefretz329]

Lol 😝

[CoolCatMar1]

LMAOOOOO

[Daniela1982]

I don't know, but I'll send my friend over to check him out.

[CoolCatMar1]

WHAT IS THISSSS

[Charliefretz329]

Oh my!!! Cool looking guy!

[NathanDavis]

that is a cool one!!

by the way, that bench out there... would I require a permit to restore it?

or can I just go and do it

[Charliefretz329]

The bench? A permit? I could probably convince them to let me restore it if I wanted to

[Charliefretz329]

But it’s in pretty decent shape

[Charliefretz329]

I love nature

[NathanDavis]

then let's at least clean it up and give it a new color that does not look so rusty... it would be a great weekend project

[Charliefretz329]

It’s actually in perfect shape. I just went and looked at it. It’s just out of focus in the pic! 😂

But I definitely enjoy fixing things! It would be enjoyable if it were my property

[dustybiker]

Not seen that before. It has some buff legs.

[Charliefretz329]

Huuuugggee sucker!

[dustybiker]

It looks it. Social sucker too.

[Charliefretz329]

It was not super worried about me. It knew it was a giant.

[Charliefretz329]

It said “Hi! Do take care to leave me alone!”

[dustybiker]

It’s probably forewarning you for a full blown infestation. Maybe you should try listening carefully. 😁

[Charliefretz329]

I always listen carefully and never touch anymore! Not since one of his cousins sprayed acid on me one day. 😣

[dustybiker]

Ah, there ya go lol

[dustybiker]

Ouch! Why?

[Charliefretz329]

I touched his butt.

[dustybiker]

I have to remember to check what questions I so casually ask you. lmao 🙈

[Charliefretz329]

It’s true though! Lmao

[Curiosity2006]

That's... that's, bad! That's evil! Etomo evilo! Ad fundum nomines Satanus!!!

[Charliefretz329]

Nah he’s just a part of nature! I love nature! But I respect it too! No touchie!!! Lol

[Anonymous]

I've seen them often, they like to hang out around trees usually

[Charliefretz329]

Really! Where do you live?

[Opinion Owner]

I live in England. Seen them often but never knew what they were called until you named it.

"Western Conifer Seed Bug - Native to the USA and introduced into Europe in 1999, it has since spread rapidly and during 2008-2011 influxes of immigrants were reported from the coast of southern England, with a wide scatter of records inland. The bug feeds on pines and is now well-established in England and Wales."

[Charliefretz329]

Interesting how they spread!

[MountAverage]

It's some type of true bug (heteroptera).

[SnowedIn]

Kinda cute Charlie!

[Charliefretz329]

Yeah 🥰

[BeMuse]

Looks like a giant leaf-footed bug.

[Charliefretz329]

It does!

[D_Bone_Steak]

Could be a kisser bug...

[Charliefretz329]

No it’s not them. I just looked those up… what a horrible story behind those!!!

[D_Bone_Steak]

Growing up I only knew of them as stink bugs. We had these ones and the red and black ones that are a little smaller. After watching assassin bug videos and realizing they're predators (along with the kisser bug reputation), I just sort of don't want these things around.

[Charliefretz329]

This is bigger than any stink bug I’ve ever seen. But looks similar.

I found it online: abugblog.blogspot.com/.../...fer-seed-bug-and.html

[Charliefretz329]

Some predators are extremely healthy to have around in your garden and farm

[Msputiton]

Kinda looks like a big ole stink bug

[Charliefretz329]

Yes, the biggest I’ve ever seen

[Msputiton]

Yeah sounds like it.
They creep me out

[Charliefretz329]

They creeped my little sister out too! 🥰 they used to sneak into her bedroom late at night and she’d come get me to save her

[Phoenix98]

Hmm never seen that before

[Charliefretz329]

Me either

[sirderpsalot123]

It's kind of cool looking, lol.

[Charliefretz329]

It is very! I had to grab a picture! 😊

[LavLavLuv]

It’s called Nope bug

[Charliefretz329]

He was a sweetie

[Dinosaursandanime65]

What an exotic creature. Is it edible?

[Charliefretz329]

Highly doubt it is edible… interesting question though! Most bugs similar to that in my experience have either a defensive attack mechanism or a strong deterrent. My inner voice says not this guy, don’t even touch

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Poke him

[Charliefretz329]

Nope nope nope nope! I learned long ago not to touch tropical bugs and poking is just rude lol

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Did he dance?

[Charliefretz329]

Nah, he just chilled and chatted

[Dinosaursandanime65]

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[Charliefretz329]

I don’t know what you just said! 😳😂

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[Teriyaki70]

Killllllll ittttttt

[Charliefretz329]

Lol meanie! 😛

[Teriyaki70]

😂😂😂😂

[MyDreamsAreNotDead]

what is this?

[Charliefretz329]

It’s in the update

[Anonymous]

Did you pet it? 😂

[Charliefretz329]

Oh no! Never touch tropical bugs lol