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Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltis fasciatus
34.4183, -96.5352
Field Notes
Description:
Brilliant orange and black bugs approximately 2 cm. in length at maturity.
Habitat:
As the name implies, these bugs are found feeding on the seeds of milkweed plants, most often in open fields and prairies.
Notes:
Often referred to locally as Milkweed Beetles, these are not beetles. The Milkweed Bug is a true bug (order Hemiptera), classified by its mouthpart or rostrum. The tiny black wings in the photo indicate that these bugs are immature larvae.
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PublishedMarch 21, 2012
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