Kebnat
INSECTS

Large Milkweed Bug

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Insects
Large Milkweed Bug, photo 1 of 5
Large Milkweed Bug, Nymph
Large Milkweed Bug, photo 3 of 5
11–12 mmLength

True bug in the family Lygaeidae 11–12 mm long. Lives in fields. Feeds on plants.

There are 46 observations of Large Milkweed Bug in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 10 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and September and become rare from November to June.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montréal14
  2. Montérégie13
  3. Outaouais7
  4. Laurentides4
  5. Mauricie2
  6. Abitibi-Témiscamingue2
  7. Centre-du-Québec1
  8. Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean1
  9. Capitale-Nationale1
  10. Estrie1

Habitat

FieldsFélix Mathieu-Bégin

Similar species

Small Milkweed BugLygaeus kalmii
False Milkweed BugLygaeus turcicus
Red Milkweed BeetleTetraopes tetrophthalmus
Oleander AphidAphis nerii
Asian Lady BeetleHarmonia axyridis
Lily Leaf BeetleLilioceris lilii
Reticulated Net-winged BeetleCalopteron reticulatum
Goldenrod Soldier BeetleChauliognathus pensylvanicus
End Band Net-winged BeetleCalopteron terminale
Swamp Milkweed Leaf BeetleLabidomera clivicollis