Western Boxelder Bug (Leptocoris rubrolineatus) - Boisea rubrolineata

Out of curiosity, what kind of foliage was it on and around?

I've seen a few here in Orange County, where apparently, there are no box elder trees. They're supposed to like maple as well - here but scarce - and I've found them on sycamore.

… Ron Hemberger, 27 August, 2007 - 11:22am

Box Elder/Maple Bug

I believe you'll find the box elder is a kind of maple. See also . I've always found the bugs calf high in wild 'grasses' not far from a creek.

… Barry Grivett, 27 August, 2007 - 2:09pm

Thanks for the info, Barry.

Mine were on the sycamore about shoulder-high - I'm short - and also near a creek. There was also a swarm on a kiosk, evidently bugs seeking modeling jobs. Well, I gave some out!

… Ron Hemberger, 27 August, 2007 - 4:20pm

moved

moved to the guide.

… Lynette Schimming, 24 April, 2005 - 7:45am

Nice image!

Compliments on the fine portrait:-) Also, the genus is now Boisea.

… Eric R. Eaton, 23 April, 2005 - 9:23pm

Western Boxelder Bug

Thanks. I appreciate your comments.

… Barry Grivett, 23 April, 2005 - 11:59pm