Preferences

There are all sorts of nearby plants, but these nymphs have “swarmed” to the milkweed. People have food preferences, too, so I guess insects can. These are all “Large Milkweed Bugs.”

Also, this is what happens some time after this.

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[Mags]

They look like nasty creatures! Great shot.

[KV]

I think I’d prefer to see Monarch caterpillars feasting instead… I agree with Mags… they are rather creepy.

[Thom Mitchell]

@kvphoto Amen! on both! And sadly, I saw not a single Monarch this year.

[Thom Mitchell]

@marlboromaam Apparently they're not harmful. But as my master gardener friend texted, “Just ugly sight...wish they weren’t there....”

[Kathy]

Quite an awful to see all these insects.