Saturday, April 18, 2026

April 18, 2026

I am an adult Milkweed Bug
I'm in my 5th molt, so I'm ready to breed
I only eat seeds
Of the plant, Milkweed
Unlike Monarchs, I don't eat the leaves

Location: My house, Fellsmere

Sources: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/milkweed-bug#:~:text=Milkweed%20bugs%2C%20Oncopeltus%20fasciatus%2C%20are,per%20day%20in%20small%20clusters.

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