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Six-spotted Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus sexmaculatus

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Description:

Oncopeltus sexmaculatus, the six-spotted milkweed bug, is a species of seed bug in the family Lygaeidae. 15-18 mm.

Habitat:

Spotted on vegetation at the McAllen Nature Center.

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Brian38
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Brian38

McAllen, Texas, United States

Spotted on Nov 11, 2020
Submitted on Dec 20, 2020

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