Their abdomen is a bright red underneath, with reddish margins on the front of the wings. Where has the boxelder bug been found? The Boxelder bug is not new, but it’s not known as a fall bug.

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Here, the bug’s motion is driven primarily by the front wings. The hind wings were coupled mechanically with them, flapping in sync with the front pair. But like many animals of the time ...