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Oncopeltus cayensis

Photo by LivanEscudero
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Field Notes

Habitat:

South Florida and Bahamas; commonly breeds on climbing milkweed. - according to bugguide.net Info page.

Notes:

There were a few mating pairs and individuals around this area. I also found a large group of their nymphs near by:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19515934

Reference Links:

Species Oncopeltus cayensis - BugGuide.Net

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