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Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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Field Notes

Habitat:

in-side trees, dry seeds

Reference Links:

Species Oncopeltus fasciatus - Large Milkweed Bug - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
These look like Milkweed Bug Nymphs, Family Lygaeidae.

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PublishedApril 13, 2014

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