Identify flying bugs in the apartment

In the warm summer months there is an increased spread of flying bugs. Exactly which varieties are involved can be seen very well based on certain characteristics.

American cone bugs

The American cone bug is called Leptoglossus occidentalis in botany and originally comes from North America. This type of bug is relatively large, very distinctive and can be recognized quickly by certain characteristics. It was only introduced into this country about ten years ago. However, it has already spread widely and lives in the local conifers, especially in the pine trees. Although the American cone bug is also harmless, it attracts other conspecifics with its fragrances. Because of this, there can be gatherings in large groups in autumn preparing for winter.

• Reddish-brown body color
• Body length from 16 to 20 millimeters
• Belongs to the largest types of bedbugs in Europe
• Hind legs widen like leaves
• Sides on the abdomen are piebald brown and white

Green stink bugs

Green stink bugs have the botanical name Palomena prasina. Like all other bedbugs, they belong to the order of Schnabelkerfe, just like Aphids and cicadas. On warm days they populate the windows and walls of houses in droves and can become a real nuisance. In addition, these flying bugs get lost in the apartment in autumn, looking for warm winter quarters. Most of the residents are frightened or even disgusted by the insects, because the name says it all.

• Peaceful comrades, do no harm
• Occur increasingly from August
• Are bright green in color in summer
• The armor is marked with small black dots
• Reach a length of about 12 to 14 millimeters
• But in the event of danger, it releases foul-smelling secretions

Note: At the end of autumn, green stink bugs turn brown or red-brown before wintering, due to the falling temperature values ​​and with the help of a red dye.

Gray garden bugs

Gray garden bugs have the botanical name Rhaphigaster nebulosa and are also known as field bugs. In contrast to the non-flightable bed bugs, flying bugs are not a large one for humans They do not want to make their living quarters at home and they do not want to work hard either multiply. Rather, the insects are looking for sheltered winter quarters.

• Reaching size from 14 to 16 millimeters
• Gray-yellow to brown color with dots
• The triangular head is typical
• Completely harmless insects
• Are neither poisonous nor do they bite
• But when threatened, it emits stinking secretions

Note: Flying bugs do not suck up blood and do not multiply excessively. Even the damage caused by feeding on the plants is within manageable limits.

Leather bugs

In botany, leather bugs are called Coreus marginatus and are reminiscent of leather due to the structure of their body and their color. Colloquially, this type of bug is also known as the large edge bug or hem bug due to the wide edges of its wings. When sucking the plants, the insects inject poisonous saliva into the targeted area. Very young plant shoots in particular can die from this, which is why a large number of leather bugs are perceived as pests.

• Brown body color with black tones
• Rough and leathery body surface
• Reach sizes from 10 to 16 millimeters
• Elongated body shape, spreads backwards
• The rear part is very dark in color
• Turn dark brown to black in late autumn

Marbled stink bugs

The marbled stink bugs have the botanical name Halyomorpha halys and have spread invasively in this country. They originally come from East Asia and probably came to Europe with all of the freight traffic. From September these flying bugs come together in groups and look for suitable places to hibernate. Cracks and crevices on windows in the apartment, house walls and door frames are very popular.

• Length from 12 to 17 millimeters
• Adult animals are marbled brown-yellow
• Form a lot of black spots on the top
• In addition, 4 to 5 bright spots on the pronotum
• The underside, on the other hand, is monochrome
• Have a rectangular head shape

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