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We found this insect on our sidewalk, and are wondering if it came from our tree.
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Insect ID #808725
Asked August 30, 2022, 12:06 PM EDT
We found this insect on our sidewalk, and are wondering if it came from our tree.
Scott County Minnesota
Expert Response
Although the picture is a bit blurry on enlargement, we are quite sure that this is a boxelder bug nymph. Compare what you saw with the following websites. The websites also give information about the insect.
1. https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/boxelder-bugs
2. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2012/7-25/boxelder.html
1. https://extension.umn.edu/nuisance-insects/boxelder-bugs
2. https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/2012/7-25/boxelder.html