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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 09, 2010

Is it good or bad? They gather in huge groups under a maple.

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CritterZone_com Shawnee Mission, KS Oct 09, 2010

They look like immature Eastern Boxelder Bugs, Boisea trivittata. They're not bad insects. Apparently the adults consume plant juices from maple, while the nymphs may feed on seeds, so that would explain where you found them.

http://www.critterzone.com/animal-pictures-nature/insect-boxelder-bug-eastern.htm

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 09, 2010

Thank you so much. A few weeks ago we did have the adults so it does make sense.

I appreciate your help.

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