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Nymph of a boxelder bug

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6399  8. They seem to start off as the small red ones, and grow into the bigger brown ones. Unless they’re different species, infesting at the same time :/ Kelowna, British Columbia Canada

 

Number 6399. This is a nymph of a boxelder bug (Hemiptera/Heteroptera: Rhopalidae; Boisea sp.). Generally considered nuisance pests, they have been known to damage fruit late in the season – Click here for more detailed information.

Plant Bug

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6232 What is this thing? They are all over my backyard crawling on everything. I am afraid their get into my home and cause infestation. Please help From Mississauga, Ontario

Number 6232 – This is a plant bug in the family Miridae; these will not infest anything in your home.