Amerikanische Kiefernwanze - Leptoglossus occidentalis - Western conifer seed bug, Germany
The average length is 16–20 mm with males being smaller than females.
This insect is common in its native range along the temperate and warmer regions of the Pacific coast of North America and has steadily expanded eastwards. On its native continent, L. occidentalis has been located as far northeast as Nova Scotia.
In Europe, this species was first reported in 1999 from northern Italy, Germany and Hungary; in 2003.
Now I found this species in my garden in the middle of Germany.
Amerikanische Kiefernwanze - Leptoglossus occidentalis - Western conifer seed bug, Germany
The average length is 16–20 mm with males being smaller than females.
This insect is common in its native range along the temperate and warmer regions of the Pacific coast of North America and has steadily expanded eastwards. On its native continent, L. occidentalis has been located as far northeast as Nova Scotia.
In Europe, this species was first reported in 1999 from northern Italy, Germany and Hungary; in 2003.
Now I found this species in my garden in the middle of Germany.