Boxelder Bug

Boisea trivittata

Boxelder bugs are native to North America and have distinct red/orange stripes and is harmless to humans and structures. It feeds on seeds and sap of boxelder, maple, and ash trees. They can leave unpleasant smells and stains when crushed.

Recorded lineage

kingdomAnimaliaphylumArthropodaclassInsectaorderHemipterafamilyRhopalidaegenusBoiseaspeciesBoisea trivittata

Observed

Jul 14, 2026

Location

Big Sur, California