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Index of Subjects What we have been getting a number of specimens submitted over the last several years, both in mid winter (indoors) and now (on buildings) They have all been Eastern Conifer seed Bugs (Leptoglossus occidentalis.) They look a bit like the Reduviid Triatoma. But check the hind legs. These have an expanded tibial segment.. giving them their other common name Leaf footed bug. I suspect the indoor sightings are ones brought in with Christmas trees and wreaths. The appeared here between 10-15 years back. Will have to check the specific records Check the images on http://bugguide.net/node/view/3393/bgimage Andrew A Hebda NSM Collections (Zoology)_ _______________________________________ From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca] on behalf of Angus MacLean [cold_mac@hotmail.com] Sent: October-15-15 8:05 PM To: naturens Subject: RE: [NatureNS] Assassin Beetles + other notes Hi Ron: I would be interested in any pics you have of this bug. Angus (in Coldbrook). ________________________________ Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 18:59:07 -0300 Subject: [NatureNS] Assassin Beetles + other notes From: solidago123@gmail.com To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca Has anyone else had an abundance of Assassin Beetles (Reduviida) around their homes lately? I have rarely noticed them in the past but for the past 3 weeks there have been several on my house and decking. Kind of a creepy but interesting bug. Apparently some types of Assassin Beetles can inflict a nasty bite. Have pics if anyone wishes to ID the variety.. On Sunday we had a vibrantly coloured but flightly American Lady Butterfly feeding on our remaining butterfly bush flowers. Haven't seen it since. Did get pics. Had a Swainson's Thrush make an appearance in our woods yesterday. It was a calm bird allowing for easy viewing and a few mediocre pics. Ron Wilson Somerset NS
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