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Oncopeltus fasciatus
Bright red and black bug about 1.5 cm long. Apparently their color warns predators that they are toxic and taste bad since they eat the seeds of milkweed plants which are also toxic.
These two were found in a dry urban garden on a milkweed plant. "It ranges from Central America through Mexico and the Caribbean to southern areas in Canada."
Spotted on Oct 30, 2019
Submitted on Oct 31, 2019
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