06.23.2021 Wordless Wednesday-Red

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Mirid Plant Bug-Miridae

Red Milkweed Longhorn Beetle-Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

 

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15 Responses to 06.23.2021 Wordless Wednesday-Red

  1. Steve Schwartzman says:
    June 23, 2021 at 8:50 am

    I wonder if it’s only a coincidence that the insect commonly seen on milkweeds in Austin has the same colors as this one of yours:

    Speaking of antelope-horns milkweed

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    • Steve Gingold says:
      June 23, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      The four insects that I see feeding on milkweed all have similar coloration. This, the one you liked to, milkweed tussock moth larvae, and of course monarch larvae which are differently colored but the adults are similar. A warning to predators that might consider eating them.

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  2. Peter Klopp says:
    June 23, 2021 at 9:45 am

    A cute little bug I have not seen before.

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  3. Ann Mackay says:
    June 23, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    The top one chose an excellent background – how very cooperative!

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  4. Reed Andariese says:
    June 23, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    Very Nice Steve! And very colorful! They really stand out! Well Done!

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  5. Eliza Waters says:
    June 23, 2021 at 9:34 pm

    It’s that time of year! 🙂

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  6. shoreacres says:
    June 23, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    I’m accustomed to seeing milkweed bugs and beetles, but that Mirid plant bug is a snazzy one. He looks like he’s wearing a little jacket.

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  7. Jet Eliot says:
    June 24, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Wonderful to see these brilliant red insects, Steve. Often we see red insects outdoors and don’t have any idea what they really look like, so it’s terrific to get the close-up details.

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