31 March 2021

Western Conifer Seed Bug

It's still a little cool outdoors for a lot of insects but this Western Conifer Seed Bug (WCSB) has found a warm spot in our solarium where I'm propagating some sweet potatoes. As it's name implies, this sap sucking bug is native to the Pacific coast of North America and feeds on developing conifer cones. This insect has steadily expanded eastwards and is now found in our area.

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