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Large Milkweed Bug
30.4468, -91.1344
Field Notes
Description:
I believe this is an assassin bug of some variety.
The first displayed image was the 3rd image in a series of 3 images, and was taken after the second shown (appearing to show it attempting to draw nectar from the closed bud).
Habitat:
Found on unknown flower buds in local community college's butterfly garden.
There are many other assassin bug varieties in the same garden, as well as many nymphs.
Notes:
It appears to be prodding the flower bud with it's proboscis.There seems to be a recent increase in assassin bug population not only in the butterfly garden, but across the city as of the last 2-3 years.
Species ID Suggestions
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