Western conifer seed bug ( Leptoglossus occidentalis ) by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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20-OCT-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Western conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis)

Autumn is the time to see these large (about 20 mm)seed bugs. A native western species, they moved eastward over the decades and have lately been introduced to Europe. They are completely harmless to humans, no biting, stinging, etc. I find them quite fascinating.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/4.0 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif

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Date/Time	20-Oct-2012 12:49:29
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	5 mm
Exposure Time	1/159 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	100
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Focus Distance	0.120 m

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Marcia Colelli		22-Oct-2012 01:34
Wonderful details. Great close up capture V

Marcia Colelli		22-Oct-2012 01:34
Wonderful details. Great close up capture V

Guest		21-Oct-2012 06:08
Nice details!

joseantonio		21-Oct-2012 03:47
Seems indeed enormous. Glad to know it is harmless...v.

Robert D. McAlpine		21-Oct-2012 03:33
Nice one Christine! It's almost November, too.

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