Boxelder bugs come in two different ages: nymphs and adults. One generation of boxelder bugs live in the winter, while two generations live in warmer temperatures, according to BYGL.

They can be about 1/2 inch in length, sporting a red line on each side and a red arrow-like marking on its back. As its name implies, the boxelder bug, pictured below, is attracted to boxelder trees.

According to Rania, boxelder bugs go through three stages of development: egg, nymph, and adult. Female bugs will lay eggs in cracks and crevices of trees, houses, and other structures.

Meet the boxelder bug, the black and red critter that has probably taken a liking to your home, your office, your car — we could go on. The good news is boxelder bugs are harmless.

Boxelder bug (Boisea trivittata) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 22, 2023. (Photo by Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images) ...

The bugs will eat boxelder flowers, fruits, leaves and small twigs. They actually do little harm to boxelder trees, which many people consider little more than weeds — weak-wooded trees with ...

Like its cousin, the invasive stink bug, boxelder bugs can release an unpleasant odor and stain fabrics. Instead, experts recommend using a vacuum to remove the bug or spraying them with “a 3-4% ...

Boxelder bugs are known to gather on Boxelder female trees but not male. Boxelder bugs also live in other trees, as they are seed-feeders, and use their piercing mouths to draw sap from trees.

Like its cousin, the invasive stink bug, boxelder bugs can release an unpleasant odor and stain fabrics. Instead, experts recommend using a vacuum to remove the bug or spraying them with “a 3-4% ...

Boxelder bugs are known to gather on Boxelder female trees but not male. Boxelder bugs also live in other trees, as they are seed-feeders, and use their piercing mouths to draw sap from trees.