Our furry friends' hiatus continues, and as they vacate the spotlight, we can now focus our attention on some other campus friend. Who is this friend? It the large milkweed bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus). Spotted around St. Mary's Lake, this large milkweed bug was found on, well, you guessed it, on the milkweed plants. Brightly colored, the large milkweed bug isn't afraid of being spotted by others. Matter of fact, he's counting on you spotting him, especially predators. Why? His bright color is a warning that if eaten, he's noxious! On being spotted, this large milkweed bug non-verbaled, "Hey, I am off the menu. Just saying."
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