Subject: Whats that Bug ?
Geographic location of the bug: Vancouver Washington
Date: 01/29/2019
Time: 01:52 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Hi,
I have had a most distressing time attempting to determine the identity of this bug. It is a six legged black beetle of some kind but I fail to find any matching species in all of my research on the matter. I would be very appreciative if you could let me know what you think.
Regards,
How you want your letter signed: Charles Richardson
Dear Charles,
This is not a Beetle, but rather a True Bug, so that might have made your identification attempts more distressing. It appears to be a Western Boxelder Bug, Boisea rubrolineata, and according to BugGuide: “Particularly noticeable in fall (often invade homes in search of shelter to hibernate) and in spring (when they emerge).” Boxelder Bugs often form aggregations with numerous individuals.
Daniel,
Thank you so much. I very much appreciate your response and reply. You guys are a godsend…
Best Regards,
Charles