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Redbugs - Boisea trivittata
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Redbugs - Boisea trivittata
Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, USA
May 3, 2007
My father's yard is full of these guys. Curious as to what they are.
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Contributed by ebo1997 on 3 May, 2007 - 7:53pm
Last updated 18 May, 2007 - 1:30pm

Scentless plant bug
Look here for more information.
… Brad Barnd, 3 May, 2007 - 10:25pm login or register to post comments

 
From the adult in this image
right side foreground, we would say Boisea trivittata - Eastern Boxelder Bug. Can be found in the guide here
… john and jane balaban, 4 May, 2007 - 8:37pm login or register to post comments

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