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Jun 15, 2013 10:25 AM CST
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Name: Lin Vosbury
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Do these look like the same bugs? I was out walking around the yard this morning and noticed a few of these critters on the Scarlet Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) but when googling I couldn't find anything regarding pests of Asclepias other than aphids.
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Jun 15, 2013 10:53 AM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
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No, those are not what I have. but I found what you have. They are milkweed bugs.
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Jun 15, 2013 10:54 AM CST
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Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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Thanks so much Ann!!
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~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


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Jun 15, 2013 10:55 AM CST
Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
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I tip my hat to you.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Jun 15, 2013 11:01 AM CST
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I think I found him Big Grin It appears to be an adult Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus). This blog: http://redandthepeanut.blogspo... has some good information on it.
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Jun 15, 2013 11:02 AM CST
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Oh dear - he was identified while I was still reading Hilarious! Sorry Smiling
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Just adding a few milkweed bugs to this thread Smiling
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