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Red milkweed beetle

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Photo by lehite
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Field Notes

Description:

Red with black spots. About 1/2 inch long (body).

Habitat:

On a milkweed plant

Species ID Suggestions

Red Milkweed Beetle

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

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Comments (2)
alicelongmartin
But do realize the Milkweed bugs are black and orange, these are beetles not the normal Milkweed bug.
lehite
A red beetle on a milkweed plant. Name: red milkweed beetle.

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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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