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Milkweed Bug

Oncopectus fasciatus

Description:

Black and Orange bug that is likely laying eggs. It feeds on plants that have poisonous sap, thus the bright color as a warning. See them more often on Milkweed

Habitat:

Just a couple of these on your plants are not bad, but a multitude can kill your plant. If you need to rid yourself of some of them put a bucket of soapy water near the plant and shake the bugs off into the water.


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3 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 3 months ago

I am glad you found an answer Jack. Thank You Melissa and Fyn

Jack Settle
Jack Settle 3 months ago

Nice! I finally know what these are thanks to you! I see these little guys all the time but I never knew what they were.

MelissaFerguson
MelissaFerguson 9 months ago

Great information and photo's Alice!

Sarasota, Florida, USA

Lat: 27.10, Long: -82.45

Spotted on Jul 6, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012

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