I loved Milkweed Bug when I was a child
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ncopeltus fasciatus, known as the large milkweed bug, is a medium-sized hemipteran (true bug) of the family Lygaeidae.[2] It is distributed throughout North America. It ranges from Central America through Mexico and the Caribbean to southern areas in Canada.[2] Costa Rica represents this insect's southern limit.[3] It inhabits disturbed areas, roadsides and open pastures..--->>> Read More
You’ll know milkweed bugs by their striking red and black coloration and long, pointed bodies. Small milkweed bugs bear a large, red X-shape across their backs and have two thick, segmented antennae. They may have white spots on the ends of their wings. Large milkweed bugs appear to be red in color with two black diamonds separated by a black bar across their backs. If you encounter either of these insects, don’t panic. They don’t bite, have no stingers and don’t carry disease.
Read more at Gardening Know How: What Are Milkweed Bugs: Is Milkweed Bug Control Necessary
Mating
When milkweed bugs mate, a female and male will “connect” at the rear and mate.
You may see them running around like this attached together when they’re caught and disturbed.
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