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Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus Orange and black bug that has orange forward-pointing triangles anteriorly and orange backward-pointing triangles posteriorly, separated by a black band in the middle.<br /> <br /> These bugs accumulate toxins from milkweed, which can sicken any predators foolish enough to ignore the aposematic colors that warn of their toxicity. Geotagged,Large Milkweed Bug,Large milkweed bug,Oncopeltus fasciatus,Summer,United States,bug,milkweed bug Click/tap to enlarge

Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus

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

These bugs accumulate toxins from milkweed, which can sicken any predators foolish enough to ignore the aposematic colors that warn of their toxicity.

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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 Mar 11, 2018. Captured Jul 15, 2017 10:12 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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