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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Photo by Dett
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Field Notes

Description:

I think it is a type of assassin bug.
about 1" in length, red and black striped.

Habitat:

Found in local community college's butterfly garden, around a variety of unknown fruiting berry plants and flowers.

Notes:

Caught it cleaning it's wings.

Species ID Suggestions

Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2014

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