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Oncopeltus fasciatus
Thought this was a Boxelder Bug, but someone from Project Noah kindly suggested it is a Large Milkweed Bug. And, after viewing the photos on Wikipedia, I concur! Of course, being that the bug was spotted on a Common Milkweed, it makes sense. This photo was taken on the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a 117 mile walking/biking/horseback riding trail that stretches from Osawatamie, KS to Herington, KS.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Jul 18, 2012
