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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by glbnoah109
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Field Notes

Description:

Orange and black in coloration, having 2 black, triangular patterns separated by a thick black bar. The upper bug as a few white spots and is missing one antennae and possible one eye.

Habitat:

Open field, within a greenway.

Reference Links:

Species Oncopeltus fasciatus - Large Milkweed Bug - BugGuide.Net

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