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Milkweed bugs Nymph

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by HemaShah
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Large milkweed bug

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Ashish
Milkweed bugs nymphs feeding on Milkweed plant.
alicelongmartin
Likely Milkweed bugs, If they get too numerous, shake them off into a bucket of soapy water to eliminate them. Too many can kill a plant, just one I wouldn't worry about.

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