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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by MariaSprings
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Field Notes

Description:

Red blue beetle on a milkweed pod

Habitat:

Desert, rocky, cactus, tree pod

Notes:

Found him while hiking papago peak in scottsdale, AZ. He is so pretty!

Species ID Suggestions

Large Mikweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Reference Link
mbrummermann
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Comments (2)
mbrummermann
The pod it is on is actually a milkweed pod. The photo is confusing. The bug is facing down. But I am sure of the ID

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Sonoran Desert - Plants and Animals
Mission
Arthropoding around the arizona

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PublishedApril 28, 2013

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