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Lygaeus kalmii
Tiny newly emerged nymphs guarded by mom who is just visible hiding around the back of the seed head.
Semi rural wildlife habitat.
Spotted on Jun 20, 2012
Submitted on Jun 21, 2012
3 Comments
Photos added of 10 day old nymph (# 3 & 4) Note the molt at the bottom of photo 4.
Thanks for your advice Alice. I usually leave things alone & let nature take its course but these were on a small mexican milkweed in a newly created bed so I think that is a good idea!
You may want to shake those off into a bucket of soapy water. They may destroy your plant.