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Associated observations

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What

Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)

Observer

rtuggle10

Date

October 13, 2013

Description

Seen at 12:34 pm

Scientific Name - Boisea trivittata

Range - Throughout the United States, mostly in the East

Niche - suck the plant fluid from developing leaves causing chlorotic coloring (yellow). It damages the plant. They are eaten by birds.

Habitat - on trees and rocks in the sun, tries to get inside buildings

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