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Eastern Boxelder Bug - Boisea trivittata
Copyright © 2008 Chandra Little

Eastern Boxelder Bug - Boisea trivittata
Columbus, Ohio, USA
June 27, 2008
Size: approx. 1/4 inch
There are dozens of these around the foundation of my brother's house. He says he's seen some up to 1/2 in, but the one I took a photo of was more like 1/4 in.
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Contributed by Chandra Little on 27 June, 2008 - 7:52pm
Last updated 30 June, 2008 - 6:47pm

Not an expert but...
Please see Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)



-and look for more nymphs here-

http://bugguide.net/node/view/3598/bgimage
… Ron M., 27 June, 2008 - 9:12pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
Thank you!
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