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Milkweed marauders - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Copyright © 2007 gretchensteele

Milkweed marauders - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Coulterville, Illinois US, Randolph County, Illinois, USA
July 3, 2007
Multiples of this particular insect found in and on newly opened milkweed seed pods. Wings look somewhat stunted, curious if this perhaps not fully developed at this point. Damp meadow/clearing in hardwood forest.
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Contributed by gretchensteele on 3 July, 2007 - 11:15am
Last updated 3 July, 2007 - 6:05pm

Yes, immature.
This is an immature large milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus. It is a molt or two away from adulthood. Welcome to Buggide, Gretchen. Your territory covers a lot of really interesting habitats, so looking forward to more of your posts:-)
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Thanks so much for such a qui
Thanks so much for such a quick reply. This site was recommended by a fellow photographer. I think I shall enjoy it here very much!!!
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