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Milkweed Bug

Genus Oncopeltus

Photo by BillPutnam
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Description:

Since there was only 1 ladybug in the picture, the community helped me out. Thanks!

Species ID Suggestions

Milkweed bug (nymphs of different instars)

Genus Oncopeltus

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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
Just a suggestion for the other species in the shot. :-) It makes perfect sense because they appear to be on a milkweed plant's seedpod.
seto2112
A Ladybug with some kind of leaf bugs as friends! :3
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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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