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Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Lygaeidae ›Genus: Oncopeltus

About

Oncopeltus fasciatus, known as the large milkweed bug, is a medium-sized hemipteran (true bug) of the family Lygaeidae. It is distributed throughout North America. It ranges from Central America through Mexico and the Caribbean to southern areas in Canada. Costa Rica represents this insects southern limit. It inhabits disturbed areas, roadsides and open pastures. Due to this widespread geographic distribution this insect exhibits varying life history trade-offs depending on the population location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Large Milkweed Bug?
The scientific name of Large Milkweed Bug is Oncopeltus fasciatus.
What kingdom does Large Milkweed Bug belong to?
Large Milkweed Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Large Milkweed Bug belong to?
Large Milkweed Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Large Milkweed Bug belong to?
Large Milkweed Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Large Milkweed Bug belong to?
Large Milkweed Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Large Milkweed Bug belong to?
Large Milkweed Bug belongs to the family Lygaeidae.
What genus does Large Milkweed Bug belong to?
Large Milkweed Bug belongs to the genus Oncopeltus.