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Small Milkweed Bug

Lygaeus kalmii

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

A large group always seems to be feeding on this same plant, despite the fact that there are several other milkweeds with seed pods nearby.

Habitat:

Milkweed plant in a suburban yard near forested swamp

Reference Links:

Species Lygaeus kalmii - Small Milkweed Bug - BugGuide.Net

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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BioBlitz, Maine
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New England Arthropods
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2015

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