What's That Bug? does not endorse extermination

Large Milkweed Bug Nymphs

On · Category: Seed Bugs · 2 Comments

What is this bug
Location:  Akron, Ohio
September 26, 2010 8:47 pm
Any idea what this vibrant orange bug is. I was amazed at the different stages of life on one pod.
Signature:  Becki Caputo

Large Milkweed Bug Nymphs

Hi Becki,
There are two common species of Seed Bugs in the family Lygaeidae that feed upon the juices from the seeds of milkweed, and we believe your immature nymphs are Large Milkweed Bugs, Oncopeltus fasciatus based on comparing images of both species on BugGuide. Large Milkweed Bugs often form aggregations of numerous individuals while feeding, and you image shows two immature stages.  Adults have fully developed wings and they are able to fly.

Related posts:

Immature Large Milkweed Bug part of experiment MILKWEED MEADOW: Mating Walkingsticks and Mating Milkweed Beetles and Milkweed Tussock Caterpillars Seed Bug Possibly Dirt Colored Seed Bugs in Utah
What's That Bug? does not endorse extermination
Location: Akron, Ohio

2 Responses to Large Milkweed Bug Nymphs

  1. marla wilkins says:
    April 1, 2015 at 11:55 am

    we have the same bugs in our garden. Are they harmful to plants??

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *