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probable hemipteran - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Copyright © 2019 Ann McKenzie

probable hemipteran - Oncopeltus fasciatus
Read's Landing, Wabasha County, Minnesota, USA
September 20, 2019
I photographed a cluster of heteropteran nymphs on pods of Asclepias tuberosa. 3 adults, Oncopeltus fasciatus, appear to be tending the kids so I assume they are all the same species. At the bottom of a cluster are 3 critters that look very different. First photo is of 2 red-orange critters. I believe they are insecta but no idea beyond that. The second photo is of a much small gray insect, likewise puzzling. Any ideas on the 2 different critters?

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Contributed by Ann McKenzie on 24 September, 2019 - 4:48pm
Last updated 29 September, 2019 - 11:23pm

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… Ken Wolgemuth, 24 September, 2019 - 5:02pm login or register to post comments

Molting
These two are clearly coming out of their skins in this image, literally. The gray mass at the bottom (and in the other image) is the old skin. (exuvia)
… Bob Biagi, 24 September, 2019 - 4:54pm login or register to post comments

 
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Bob Biagi, thank you so very much. That is really neat!
… Ann McKenzie, 25 September, 2019 - 12:03pm login or register to post comments

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