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Large Milkweed Bugs This is a picture of some large milkweed bugs on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland. Fall,Geotagged,Large milkweed bug,Oncopeltus fasciatus,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Large Milkweed Bugs

This is a picture of some large milkweed bugs on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland.

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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 Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Nov 3, 2023. Captured Oct 10, 2023 17:31 in 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708, USA.
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  • SM-G991U
  • f/1.8
  • 1/1s
  • ISO64
  • 5.4mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.