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Boxelder Bugs

Biosea trivittata

General Info

  • Boxelder bugs are black with red markings across their backs
  • Boxelder bugs have beaks that they use to suck plant juices, but they do not bite
  • Any warm, winter day may “wake-up” these bugs and bring them into your living areas

Size

12.7 millimetres long

Colour

Black | Red

Commonly Mistaken for

NA

Beetles

Size : 6.35 to 12.7 millimetres long
Colour : Black / Reddish Brown

NA

Stink Bugs

Size : 6.35 to 19.05 millimetres long
Colour : Brown / Green

NA

Large Cockroaches

Size : 2-3cm
Colour : Brown / Tan

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