The boxelder bug is a North American species of true bug. It is found primarily on boxelder trees, as well as maple and ash trees. The adults are about 12.5 millimetres long with a dark brown or black coloration, relieved by red wing veins and markings on the abdomen; nymphs are bright red.
Similar species: True Bugs
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Uploaded Nov 24, 2013. Captured Sep 26, 2013 17:27 in 6, Govindaraja Nagar, Pete Channappa Industrial Estate, Kamakshipalya, Bangalore, Karnataka 560079, India.