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Lygaeus and Oncopeltus together?
Copyright © 2021 Chris Helzer

Lygaeus and Oncopeltus together?
Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, USA
September 6, 2021
I initially assumed the nymph (this an many others nearby) were Lygaeus kalmii because there were several adults around, but upon closer inspection, now I think it is probably Oncopeltus? What are the distinguishing characters?
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Contributed by Chris Helzer on 8 September, 2021 - 7:05am

Yes, perhaps
Oncopeltus fasciatus nymph:
… MJ Hatfield, 14 December, 2022 - 6:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Yup
:)
… Ken Wolgemuth, 14 December, 2022 - 6:54pm login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 September, 2021 - 7:25am login or register to post comments

Lygaeus nymphs...
...have two diagonal black markings on the pronotum:

… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 September, 2021 - 7:24am login or register to post comments

 
Lygaeus nymphs
Thanks! Are the spots along the margin of the abdomen different too? Right along the margin on Oncopeltus but on top on Lygaeus?
… Chris Helzer, 8 September, 2021 - 7:36am login or register to post comments

 
Yes, to a degree.
L. kalmii has spots along the edge of the abdomen on top. However, L. turcicus nymphs lack these spots.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 September, 2021 - 8:59am login or register to post comments

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