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Oncopeltus fasciatus
Adult: Orange with black ban in the middle; pronotum black with orange lateral margins; and black ‘diamond’ at end of tail. Approximately 0.75 inches long. Nymphs: Early instars have a bright orange abdomen, developing black spots with age Later instars are more orangish-yellow; pronotum orange with black posterior margin; wingpads black, lengthening with age
On seed follicles of Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
These images have one adult and instars at various stages.
Spotted on Jul 25, 2015
Submitted on Jul 26, 2015
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