Boxelder Bug vs Marbled Minor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Boxelder Bug | Marbled Minor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boisea trivittata | Oligia strigilis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Rhopalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Boxelder Bug
A black and red bug that forms large aggregations on and around boxelder trees in autumn. It is commonly seen warming itself on sunny building walls before entering structures to overwinter. It is harmless but considered a nuisance pest.
Did You Know?
Thousands of individuals can aggregate on the south-facing walls of buildings on warm autumn days, creating dramatic displays before entering homes to overwinter in wall voids.
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.