The Daily Bucket is a place to catch your casual observations of the natural world and turn them into a valuable resource. Whether it's the first flowers of spring or that odd bug in your basement, don't be afraid to toss your thoughts into the bucket. Check here for a more complete description.
It's Fall and, here in eastern Nebraska, that means Boxelder Bugs. Our culprit, the Eastern Boxelder Bug(
Bosea trivittata) is omnipresent. While they do not bite and not serious agricultural pests, the bugs are a nuisance by their sheer numbers and the fact that they often invade homes, looking for a place to spend the winter. The bug pictured below was one of several on my front porch
![Boxelder Bug]()
