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Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Copyright © 2009 Clifford Powell

Large Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, USA
September 4, 2009
Size: About 1 inch
Was in a urban park area in a section of unkempt tall grasses near a pond. I have a pic with it's wings folded if that would help. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Contributed by Clifford Powell on 6 September, 2009 - 4:18pm
Last updated 25 September, 2009 - 10:02am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 25 September, 2009 - 10:02am login or register to post comments

Interesting
This one had adopted the same posture.
… Beatriz Moisset, 6 September, 2009 - 5:52pm login or register to post comments

Large Milkweed Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
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