Bloodflower Pests by Digipets

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14-AUG-2006	Isabel

They're milkweed bugs nymphs. (Thanks, Gary, for the ID)

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Digipets		15-Aug-2006 00:06
Thanks folks - if you want to see what happened about 6 hours later, look here:http://www.pbase.com/isabel95/image/65171239 Isabel

Guest		14-Aug-2006 22:12
Very interesting. They are nymphs of the Milkweed Bug - Oncopeltus fasciatus. Nice photo too.

Digipets		14-Aug-2006 17:29
Kind of creepy looking with that bright red! You captured the pod silk nicely. Judith

Guest		14-Aug-2006 17:01
Yikes. Those look menacing! Nice shot though.

Guest		14-Aug-2006 16:47
Interesting! A nice crisp shot.