Boxelder Bugs are easily recognized by their black and red-orange markings. Though harmless, they often gather in large numbers on buildings and trees, particularly boxelders.
Best time to see a Boxelder Bug
The best time to see a Boxelder Bug is March–September, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 41,121 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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