Boisea+trivittata


 * Boisea Trivittata**



Domaine: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: insecta Order: Hemiptera Suborder: Heteroptera Family: Rhopadildae Genus:Lygaeus species: true bug
 * Description:** The Boisea Trivittata is commonly known as the Box Elder Bug because it mainly hosts on Box Elder Trees. Adults are black or brown in color with 3 reddish or orangish strips, one down the middle and one on each outer edge. Babies are bright red with very small wings or no wings at all. They aalso are much rounder. Adults grow to a length of up to 1/2 inch.
 * Classification**


 * Cell Type:** The Boisea Trivittata is a eukaryota because it is a small living thing made up of eukaryotic cells.

**Unique features**: To avoid being preyed upon these insects will release a bad taste. They will also go into homes int he cold weather to seek warmth and remain inactive in the walls until weather gets warm again.
 * Reproduction: ** This insect is sexual and las eggs in small groups which are red and turn to a golden color. They are placed in crevasis of bark or foliage, often of boxelder trees or maple trees. They are heteroph and feed mainly on box elder trees or maple trees.

**Predators**: Box Elder bugs really have no predators because birds and rodents are deterred by thier fowl oder and taste. **Habitat**: Generally these insects are found in the USA and Southern Canada,ast of the Rockies.

**Interesting facts**: Trivittata means 3 because of the 3 reddish stripes. Common name is Box Elder bug because they host mainly on Box Elder trees. These insects have no economical importance they are acutally just nuisance pests.



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By: Shane Roderick