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Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus varicolor ssp stalii

Photo by Felix Fleck
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Field Notes

Description:

About 2cm body length. Bright orange with black legs and antennae; black markings on hemelytra and between thorax and scutellum.

Habitat:

Found in 'El Cimatario', a national park in semi-arid area just outside the city. The rainy season is now in full swing and many animals are venturing out.

Reference Links:

Oncopeltus varicolor · iNaturalist.org

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