Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata
Adult boxelder bugs are common around boxelder, maple, and ash trees, especially where seeds are plentiful. They feed by piercing plant tissue and seeds for sap, and they may gather on warm walls before overwintering in cracks or buildings. Adults have black bodies with red lines and fully developed wings, allowing them to fly between host trees and shelter sites. When disturbed, they can release a sharp-smelling defensive fluid that makes them unappealing to many predators.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- ?
- Boxelder Bug