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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Feb 07, 2010

While I was away I ran into this bug. Can anyone help me out?

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Feb 07, 2010

This is a leaf-footed bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Coreidae) in the genus Leptoglossus; likely Leptoglossus occidentalis, known as the western conifer seed bug. These bugs often come indoors in search of overwintering shelter. See http://tinyurl.com/ybmonu3 and http://tinyurl.com/yfd228r for more detailed information.

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Feb 07, 2010

That is exactly what they seemed to be doing. They were alive but moving so slowly. Thanks once again for your help. :)

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD Feb 20, 2010

Just dont squish them, or poke at them! They release an odor that smells like.. stagnated orange ajax soap or something XD.
It's disgusting, and doesnt come off easily.

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Feb 23, 2010

Thanks for the warning.

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