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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by CodyRyanHough
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Field Notes

Description:

Newly emerged adult, this accounts for the pale coloration in which you'd normally see a much more vivid orange.

Habitat:

Found in foliage at Fort Custer R.A.

Reference Links:

Oncopeltus fasciatus (Dallas, 1852)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
CodyRyanHough
There are several species that all look very familiar. Box elders are smaller and also have a different pattern on their wing covers.
rev.nightrainshadow
Hmm I was always told those are box elder bugs. Now I am going to have to research it. ;-) you how it goes with folk names for things lol
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PublishedMay 26, 2011

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