long legged shield bug id

pabs · #1 (**permalink**) 04-10-2010, 08:36 AM

I've been asked to id this one but don't know what it is so decided to leave it up to you guys the experts.
Thanks in advance
Paul

poschiavanus · #2 (**permalink**) 04-10-2010, 08:54 AM

Looks like the Western Conifer Seed Bug Leptoglossus occidentalis.

There is quite a lot about it in this thread rarity-western-conifer-seed-bug.html.

I haven't kept up with sightings, but Western-super-Mare sounds a fair way from other reports.

pabs · #3 (**permalink**) 04-10-2010, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the reply. This one was photographed at Ashburton in Devon by someone from Weston on holiday there.
Cheers,
Paul

joyous1 · #4 (**permalink**) 14-01-2011, 04:42 PM

I found one of these in my bedroom last night (I'm in Dorset). They are described as 'a major pest' should I dispose of it or inform someone? It is still in the house but placed in a very cold area so shouldn't be to active.

tristanba · #5 (**permalink**) 14-01-2011, 06:03 PM

There is no longer any need to notify DEFRA (FERA) about this species - it is unlikely to become a serious pest in Britain. They do like overwintering indoors so if it's in a cool place it will hibernate there until the spring.