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Box Elder Bug

Boisea trivittata

Description:

The adults are about 12½ mm (½ in) long with a dark brown or black coloration, relieved by red wing veins and markings on the abdomen; nymphs are bright red.

Habitat:

I found these specimens under some shrubs/small bushes. They were crawling through the fallen foliage. Wikipedia says they are "found primarily on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees".

Notes:

They are an American species of true bug, commonly known as the Box Elder Bug, the Zug, or Maple Bug. Im not 100% sure on the identification so I'd appreciate some feedback

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correaman13
correaman13 13 years ago
box elder bug


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correaman13
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correaman13

Davie, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 2, 2011
Submitted on Mar 2, 2011

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