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Large Milkweeed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

milkweed

Species ID Suggestions

Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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TamLar
Great photograph of this insect. This species resembles the Box Elder bug, Boisea trivittata, in coloration. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxelder_bug
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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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