Small Milkweed Bug (
Lygaeus kalmii), is a True Bug (order Hemiptera), in the family Lygaeidae (Seed Bugs), Subfamily Lygaeinae. The adult is about 10-12 mm long and colored orange and black. The Nymph has red abdomen, which develops black spots with age; wingpads black; pronotum red with two black diagonal markings. They have a long rostrum which they use for piercing and feeding. Both adults and nymphs feed on milkweed seeds and milkweed plant juices. They also feed on nectar and Juices of other plants. I often observe them on my chilli and ashwagandha plants, but not sure about the damage they do.
Small Milkweed Bug
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| Small Milkweed Bugs Mating Pair |
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| Small Milkweed Bug Eggs |
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A wonderful example of insect !!!!!!!!!!! Great series of photos !!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a cute and colorful bug. I hope it doesn't do too much damage to your plants though.
ReplyDeleteNot a bug I'm familiar with. But the markings are very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis photos very amazing and colorful. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteHey! Haven't seen milkweed bugs for quite some time now. I guess it's because I haven't been back to village in a while. Good pictures, you could play with the hue and add some blur in the corners of the background to make them look more.. professional. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHere in France we call them Gendarmes. It's true, you can never find one when you need one!
ReplyDeleteLovely colourful pictures
Thanks Anji for your comment and sharing your knowledge.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful!!
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