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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by curtcollinsii
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Field Notes

Description:

These little guys only grow to about 18mm. They migrate over the winter, and cold weather will kill them.

Habitat:

Fields and meadows containing milkweed or dogbane

Notes:

Despite the fact that these bugs are common, I had never seen one before taking this picture.

Reference Links:

Large milkweed bug, Species Oncopeltus fasciatus - Large Milkweed Bug - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Large milkweed bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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