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KeithTate

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Milkweed & Beetles
  « August 27, 2010, 07:39 AM »


The milkweed pods are bursting open, the seeds are begining too fly, and the beetles are all over them. These things seem to offer a lot of photo possibilities and I just never seem to get what I am looking for,,,,, still a lot of fun.... Thanks for taking a look..










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Re: Milkweed & Beetles
  « Reply #1 August 31, 2010, 09:07 PM »

I actually shot a few macros of the beetles on my last trip down to Meadowview.... I'd never noticed them before this year, any clue what they are?
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Re: Milkweed & Beetles
  « Reply #2 September 1, 2010, 06:06 AM »


Ray:

I have looked at a couple of I.D. sites and the only thing I find is Large Milkweed Beetle.... If anyone else knows please jump in...
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Re: Milkweed & Beetles
  « Reply #3 September 2, 2010, 06:01 PM »

Yep... you're right.   Large Milkweed Beetle (Oncopeltus fasciatus).  Apparently, these are in nymph stage.  They get larger and much more black in color as they get older.
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