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G75-237 Boxelder Bugs (Revised June 1992), Frederick P. Baxendale, David L. Keith
G75-237 Boxelder Bugs (Revised June 1992), Frederick P. Baxendale, David L. Keith
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebGuide discusses the importance, life history and control of boxelder bugs.
Description
Boxelder bug adults are about 1/2 inch long. They are slate-gray with three red lines behind the head and red lines on the wings. The rear half of the wings have a reddish margin and the abdomen under the wings is also red. Nymphs (young bugs) are bright red with darker heads. They resemble adults, but their wings do not fully develop until they reach maturity.