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Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus Orange and black bug with forward-pointing triangles anteriorly and orange backward-pointing triangles posteriorly, separated by a black band in the middle.<br /> <br /> Habitat: On milkweed in a meadow Geotagged,Large milkweed bug,Oncopeltus,Oncopeltus fasciatus,Summer,United States,bug,milkweed bug Click/tap to enlarge

Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus

Orange and black bug with forward-pointing triangles anteriorly and orange backward-pointing triangles posteriorly, separated by a black band in the middle.

Habitat: On milkweed in a meadow

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The Large milkweed bug

The milkweed bug, "Oncopeltus fasciatus", is a medium–sized hemipteran of the family Lygaeidae. It feeds mainly on grains, particularly those of the milkweed. Like all hemiptera, it feeds through a long mouthpart known as a rostrum. "O. fasciatus" is commonly used in science due to ease of rearing and ease of dissection.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 9, 2021. Captured Jul 31, 2020 10:42 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.