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Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Copyright © 2005 Andy Daun

Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
September 9, 2005
The beak is tucked under the abdomen. Is that the stylet poking into the milkweed pod?
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Contributed by Andy Daun on 25 September, 2005 - 11:30am
Last updated 3 October, 2005 - 4:25pm

Nice shot
Showing component mouth parts.
… Jim McClarin, 25 September, 2005 - 11:38am login or register to post comments

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