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Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus famelicus

Description:

± 7 mm - milkweed bug instar phase. Many huddled together.

Habitat:

Found on oleander in garden.

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4 Comments

Smith'sZoo
Smith'sZoo 11 years ago

Thank you Johan and Mari, I think I chose the correct ID now. Thank you ietermagog (cool naam!)

Ietermagog
Ietermagog 11 years ago

Lovely colours!

Johan Heyns
Johan Heyns 11 years ago

I think it is milkweed bug instars as you originally said. (Oncopeltus famelicus)

Mari du Preez
Mari du Preez 11 years ago

i think this might be boxelder bugs.
http://angelasentomlabnotebook.blogspot....

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Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Nov 3, 2012
Submitted on Dec 8, 2012

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