Large Milkweed Bug Nymph

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Family: Lygaeidae

Size: Aprox. 7mm

Date: 12/4/2003

Comments: This insect goes through 5 (in most instances) molts or instars and this is one of the last ones. They eat the seeds of the milkweed plant. Photographed on a spent seedhead.

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