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Boxelder Bug on pink flower

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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
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Scott Staley

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Uploaded Oct 27, 2012. Captured Oct 16, 2010 16:10.
  • NIKON D40
  • f/4.5
  • 1/125s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm