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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by MelindaKiser
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bold Reddish orange and black true bug. Abdomen under wings has more of a yellowish tone.

Habitat:

Found on Aslepias tuberosa (butterfly weed)

Reference Links:

Species Oncopeltus fasciatus - Large Milkweed Bug - BugGuide.Net

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