michaelpirrello's Identifications

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3 photos

What

Western Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii ssp. kalmii)

Observer

aparrot1

Date

April 21, 2024 10:50 AM PDT

Place

Los Padres National Forest, Greenfield, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Link to Western Wallflower host plant observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/209199989

Link to confirmed observation/better photos of Small Milkweed Bugs mating: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/181862100

Western Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii ssp. kalmii) A.k.a. Common Milkweed Bug. Adults are 8-12mm long. They are found on Milkweed and other plants, sometimes in large numbers.

Field Guide to California Insects, by Kip Will, J. Gross, D. Rubinoff , J. Powell, 2nd ed., 2020, pp. 129-130, Fig. 129

BugGuide: https://bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=Lygaeus%20kalmii%20kalmii

Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, Eaton and Kaufman, 2006, p. 118-119.

Western Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Western Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii ssp. kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Southern Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus reclivatus)

Observer

littleredbird

Date

April 2024

Place

Maricopa County, US-AZ, US (Google, OSM)
Southern Small Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Juan Carlos Garcia Morales, all rights reserved, uploaded by Juan Carlos Garcia Morales
michaelpirrello's ID: Southern Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus reclivatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Melacoryphus rubicollis

Observer

galecyon

Date

April 24, 2024 10:49 PM MST

Place

Encanto Village, Phoenix, AZ, USA (Google, OSM)
Melacoryphus rubicollis - Photo (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by James Bailey
michaelpirrello's ID: Melacoryphus rubicollis, a member of Seed Bugs (Family Lygaeidae)
Added on April 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

True Bugs (Suborder Heteroptera)

Observer

jesuschryslersupercar

Date

Missing Date

Place

37CC+MQ Alamo Canyon Primitive Campground, Ajo, AZ 85321, USA (Google, OSM)
Bee Assassins - Photo (c) Teodoro Chivatá Bedoya, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Teodoro Chivatá Bedoya
michaelpirrello's ID: Bee Assassins (Genus Apiomerus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

Observer

andygo1

Date

April 24, 2024 12:35 PM CDT

Place

Burnet County, TX, USA (Google, OSM)
Large Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
michaelpirrello's ID: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

mckcolin

Date

June 16, 2021 04:26 PM MDT

Place

El Paso, TX 79912, USA (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

mckcolin

Date

June 23, 2021 05:22 PM MDT

Place

Ridgecrest, El Paso, TX, USA (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

mckcolin

Date

August 24, 2021 04:11 PM MDT

Place

Lomas Del Rey, El Paso, TX, USA (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

White-crossed Seed Bug (Neacoryphus bicrucis)

Observer

mlyntz

Date

April 25, 2024 11:19 AM EDT

Place

Ocean City (Google, OSM)
White-crossed Seed Bug - Photo (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Judy Gallagher
michaelpirrello's ID: White-crossed Seed Bug (Neacoryphus bicrucis)
Added on April 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

Observer

marlee19646

Date

April 25, 2024 10:49 AM CDT

Place

Norman, OK 73071, USA (Google, OSM)
Large Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
michaelpirrello's ID: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Elm Seed Bug (Arocatus melanocephalus)

Observer

brandon_walter1

Date

April 25, 2024 02:58 PM MDT

Place

Salt Lake City (Google, OSM)
Elm Seed Bug - Photo (c) Alexis, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alexis
michaelpirrello's ID: Elm Seed Bug (Arocatus melanocephalus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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3 photos

What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

niphridell

Date

April 24, 2024 05:47 PM MST

Place

Carriage Park, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

alvarosj

Date

April 11, 2024 01:05 PM CST

Place

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

project_cjz

Date

June 27, 2022 07:45 PM MDT

Place

Juárez, Chih., México (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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8 photos

What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

samantha38

Date

April 23, 2024 08:36 PM PDT

Place

Fox Hill Ln, Fortuna, CA, US (Google, OSM)

Description

Deceased

Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)

Observer

j-pod

Date

April 24, 2024 01:08 PM CDT

Place

Govalle, Austin, TX 78702, USA (Google, OSM)
Eastern Boxelder Bug - Photo (c) Matías, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matías
michaelpirrello's ID: Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)
Added on April 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Ochrimnus mimulus

Observer

chziemke

Date

April 2024

Place

Mississippi, US (Google, OSM)

Description

on groundsel (Baccharis halimifolia)

Ochrimnus mimulus - Photo (c) Mike Quinn, Austin, TX, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, Austin, TX
michaelpirrello's ID: Ochrimnus mimulus, a member of Seed Bugs (Family Lygaeidae)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Spine-headed Bugs (Genus Acanthocephala)

Observer

jennawingate

Date

April 25, 2024 12:32 PM CDT

Place

Rose Hill Rd, Nauvoo, AL, US (Google, OSM)
Acanthocephala terminalis - Photo (c) Norm Townsend, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
michaelpirrello's ID: Acanthocephala terminalis, a member of Spine-headed Bugs (Genus Acanthocephala)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

cchell

Date

November 11, 2023 01:44 PM MST

Place

W Custer Pl, Denver, CO, US (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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3 photos

What

Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

Observer

marlee19646

Date

April 25, 2024 10:47 AM CDT

Place

Norman, OK 73071, USA (Google, OSM)
Large Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
michaelpirrello's ID: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Acanthocephala terminalis

Observer

boverser

Date

April 24, 2024 01:29 PM CDT

Place

Cleburne County, AR, USA (Google, OSM)
Acanthocephala terminalis - Photo (c) Norm Townsend, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)
michaelpirrello's ID: Acanthocephala terminalis, a member of Spine-headed Bugs (Genus Acanthocephala)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

Observer

andygo1

Date

April 24, 2024 01:29 PM CDT

Place

Burnet County, TX, USA (Google, OSM)
Large Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
michaelpirrello's ID: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Red-shouldered Bug (Jadera haematoloma)

Observer

rachel_le

Date

April 25, 2024 12:28 PM PDT

Place

Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA, US (Google, OSM)
Red-shouldered Bug - Photo (c) Jerry Oldenettel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
michaelpirrello's ID: Red-shouldered Bug (Jadera haematoloma)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Northern Leaf-footed Bug (Leptoglossus oppositus)

Observer

patstrick

Date

Missing Date

Place

Fredericksburg, VA 22407, USA (Google, OSM)
Northern Leaf-footed Bug - Photo (c) Royal Tyler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Royal Tyler
michaelpirrello's ID: Northern Leaf-footed Bug (Leptoglossus oppositus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys)

Observer

maddielaub

Date

April 24, 2024 02:28 PM EDT

Place

Royce Brook, Hillsborough, NJ, US (Google, OSM)
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug - Photo (c) Konrad Zobel, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Konrad Zobel
michaelpirrello's ID: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)

Observer

persephone_pb

Date

April 25, 2024 01:06 PM MDT

Place

Ronald McNair Dr, El Paso, TX, US (Google, OSM)
Small Milkweed Bug - Photo no rights reserved, uploaded by Jesse Rorabaugh
michaelpirrello's ID: Small Milkweed Bug (Lygaeus kalmii)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

Observer

rainbowhummingbird

Date

April 25, 2024 03:19 PM CDT

Place

Sturgis Rd, Waco, TX, US (Google, OSM)
Large Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
michaelpirrello's ID: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)

Observer

lila95181

Date

April 25, 2024 04:39 PM EDT

Place

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, US (Google, OSM)
Eastern Boxelder Bug - Photo (c) Matías, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Matías
michaelpirrello's ID: Eastern Boxelder Bug (Boisea trivittata)
Added on April 26, 2024
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2 photos

What

Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)

Observer

wallmandinger

Date

April 24, 2024 09:28 AM CDT

Place

Eldridge / West Oaks, Houston, TX, USA (Google, OSM)
Large Milkweed Bug - Photo (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY)
michaelpirrello's ID: Large Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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What

Two-spotted Stink Bug (Perillus bioculatus)

Observer

tiller-bug

Date

March 21, 2021 11:40 AM CDT

Place

44th Avenue Pl, Kearney, NE, US (Google, OSM)
Two-spotted Stink Bug - Photo (c) katunchik, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by katunchik
michaelpirrello's ID: Two-spotted Stink Bug (Perillus bioculatus)
Added on April 26, 2024
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