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Large Milkweed Bug Nymphs

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright orange instars resemble adults, with orange-black pattern different than in grown individual and without wings. However, wingpads are visible and become more pronounced with each molt

Habitat:

milkweed plant

Reference Links:

Large milkweed bug

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PublishedJuly 5, 2013

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