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Large Milkweed Bugs (nymphs)

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by MelissaJordan
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Field Notes

Description:

These insects were crowding on a plant pod that was growing through my fence. There were different ages all together. The closer I got they would move to the other side of the pod. They did not fly away.

Notes:

Species update thanks to Aaron_G!!!

Species ID Suggestions

Large milkweed bug (nymphs)

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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Comments (2)
MelissaJordan
Thanks Aaron! There was a larger winged insect that look just like them near this site but not in the picture. Thanks for the education!!!
Aaron_G
These particular insects didn't fly away because they are still immature and don't have wings as of yet. :-) The ones with the longer black structures on their backs (that looks like a vest) are probably a molt away from being winged adults.
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PublishedOctober 2, 2013

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