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Red Milkweed Beetle

Tettraopis tetrophthalmas

Photo by TamLar
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright red oblong body with black spots and long black antenna.

Habitat:

Found in areas that contain Milkweed plants on which it feeds. This is an insect that is easy to observe and study.

Notes:

This particular specimen was sighted in aschool butterfly garden.

Reference Links:

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

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PublishedJuly 20, 2011

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