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Oncopeltus fasciatus
3/8-1/2" (11-12mm). Black with red spot on top of head and red band across prothorax. Fore wings have red x-shaped mark on thickened part and gray or white spots on black membranous part.
meadows and fields
Description from National Audubon Society Field Guide to Insects & Spiders, North America 1980
Spotted on Aug 4, 2013
Submitted on Aug 4, 2013
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Love the vibrant colours of these bugs Spydah :-)