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Mirids? - Boisea rubrolineata
Copyright © 2008 Tom Cooper

Mirids? - Boisea rubrolineata
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, USA
May 14, 2008
Size: ~3/4 inch
Mating season for these folks. Is the small red bug by the carcass a juvenile form? What are they?
Thanks,
Tom C
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Contributed by Tom Cooper on 15 May, 2008 - 3:01pm
Last updated 15 May, 2008 - 5:48pm

Western Boxelder Bug
is my guess. See guide page.
… Lynette Schimming, 15 May, 2008 - 3:10pm login or register to post comments

 
Western Boxelder Bug
Thanks!
… Tom Cooper, 15 May, 2008 - 4:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Western boxelder bug, seconded.
And I do believe the little guy is a nymph.
… Ron Hemberger, 15 May, 2008 - 4:37pm login or register to post comments

 
Western Boxelder Bug
Thanks! You people know your stuff and are qick off the mark!
… Tom Cooper, 15 May, 2008 - 4:46pm login or register to post comments

 
Speaking for both of us, glad to help!
A slightly belated welcome to Bug Guide. We hope to see more of your posts.
… Ron Hemberger, 15 May, 2008 - 11:06pm login or register to post comments

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