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FPL 10 - Boxelder Bug

The information accessed from this screen is based on the publication: Wood, R. O. 1978. The Boxelder Bug. Forestry Canada, Forest Insect and Disease Survey, Forest Pest Leaflet No. 10 3p.

Introduction

The boxelder bug, Leptocorus trivittatus, (Say) (Hemiptera: Corizidae), a native of North America, is present throughout most of Canada and the United States. Although not an economically important insect, it is of concern to householders and supervisors of outdoor recreation areas and park sites.

For more information, see the Boxelder Bug Forest Pest Leaflet in the Canadian Forest Service bookstore.