True Bug: This is a True bug from the Bill (newtoyou) collection that I staged for a focus stacking session. I do not know what species it is so perhaps Bill will help ID it. I've...

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

This is a True bug from the Bill (newtoyou) collection that I staged for a focus stacking session. I do not know what species it is so perhaps Bill will help ID it.

I've included a full body picture of one like it (NOT MINE) that I found on Bugguide however it did not have an identifying name and Bill's specimen's wings are more clear than red.

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Muddyvalley Loc: McMinnville, Oregon

sippyjug104 wrote:

This is a True bug from the Bill (newtoyou) collection that I staged for a focus stacking session. I do not know what species it is so perhaps Bill will help ID it.

I've included a full body picture of one like it (NOT MINE) that I found on Bugguide however it did not have an identifying name and Bill's specimen's wings are more clear than red.

Look up 'Oncopeltus' Family Lygaeidae A seed bug.

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

sippyjug104 wrote:

This is a True bug from the Bill (newtoyou) collection that I staged for a focus stacking session. I do not know what species it is so perhaps Bill will help ID it.

I've included a full body picture of one like it (NOT MINE) that I found on Bugguide however it did not have an identifying name and Bill's specimen's wings are more clear than red.

Thumbs up to Muddyvalley. The Large Milkweed Bug.
One of the similar three. The small was posted here a few days ago.
In my area, Annapolis, MD, all three, Small Milkweed Bug, Box Elder(a maple) Bugs, and this one are avalible at the same time.
Gary and all. Red pigment in insects starts to fade in older specimens. It is also soluble in ethyl alcohol. It will fade, leaving a faint yellow behind. Sunlight, or any light, hastens the process.
Bill

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

newtoyou wrote:

Thumbs up to Muddyvalley. The Large Milkweed Bug.
One of the similar three. The small was posted here a few days ago.
In my area, Annapolis, MD, all three, Small Milkweed Bug, Box Elder(a maple) Bugs, and this one are avalible at the same time.
Gary and all. Red pigment in insects starts to fade in older specimens. It is also soluble in ethyl alcohol. It will fade, leaving a faint yellow behind. Sunlight, or any light, hastens the process.
Bill

Thanks, Bill. Thanks for sharing your collection of specimens and that explains why the wings are more clear in color although the blacks are still strong.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Muddyvalley wrote:

Look up 'Oncopeltus' Family Lygaeidae A seed bug.

Thanks for viewing and the reply.

EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England

Excellent work again.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

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sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

EnglishBrenda wrote:

Excellent work again.

Thanks, Brenda. There's an old saying that goes, "Practice makes for more practice" or something like that.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Mark Sturtevant wrote:

👍

Thanks, Mark. I'm looking forward to seeing your posts from your upcoming macro photography event that you signed up for.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Another fine stack, sippy.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

kpmac wrote:

Another fine stack, sippy.

Thanks, Kpmac. Simply passing time in a way that I enjoy.

napabob Loc: Napa CA

love the ruby accents..........

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

napabob wrote:

love the ruby accents..........

Thanks, Napabob. Mother Nature is quite good at color coordination.