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Milkweed bugs use their antennae to feel their environment. All insects have antennae and use them in much the same way.

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What do red milkweed bugs eat?

they can eat numerous amount of things. liek they can eat sunflower seeds, or something like that. milkweed bugs can suck the juices out of things with their antennas or whatever theyre called. (i cant remember, im trying to think though. ill google it later) but i saw that somebody put chicken wings a while ago. come on seriously who would put that? but anyway milkweed bugs like sunflower seeds the most. maybe...


What eats milkweed?

Milkweed is a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, so they primarily feed on milkweed leaves. Some other insects like aphids, beetles, and milkweed bugs also feed on milkweed plants. Additionally, certain animals like rabbits and deer may also consume milkweed.


When milkweed bugs grow what do they do like other bugs?

As milkweed bugs grow, they go through a process called metamorphosis where they undergo distinct stages such as egg, nymph, and adult. Nymphs look similar to adults but are smaller and lack wings. They feed, molt, and grow until they reach their adult stage.


What do all the orange and black bugs look like?

Orange and black bugs can vary in appearance but they typically have a combination of orange and black coloring on their bodies. Some common examples include milkweed bugs, milkweed longhorn beetles, and milkweed leaf beetles. These insects often use their bright colors to advertise their toxic nature, warning predators to stay away.


What do milkweed bugs eat?

In response to the previous comment (Duhh) Milkweed Assassin Bugs are widespread in the Galveston County area and they are highly beneficial insects. They eat a variety of insects including aphids, armyworms, stink bugs, houseflies, etc. Milkweed Assassin Bugs have a bright red-colored body with long black legs, black wings and long black antenna. Although most assassin bugs are slow-moving and non-aggressive, they will use their rostrum in self-defense if handled carelessly. Such bites may be rather painful to humans because the bugs inject the same salivary secretion used to dissolve the tissues of their prey. This results in the death of a small area of cells at the site of the bite. The symptoms are an intense burning sensation, often followed by a small, itchy lump that may persist for several days. However, no true toxin is involved so it is rare for the reaction to last long or to extend beyond the site of the bite. Some bites occur when the bugs are purposely handled out of curiosity, but most happen through accidental contact while gardening or working in the open. The sharp pain associated with assassin bug bites is usually enhanced by the surprise accompanying the experience. Milkweed bugs do not bite because they do not even have teeth. Duhh

Related Questions

Are milkweed bugs poisonous?

No, milkweed bugs are not poisonous to humans.


What do milkweed bugs turn into?

Milkweed bugs lay eggs which turn into nymphs and eventually become more milkweed bugs.


Do milkweed bugs have babies?

Yes milkweed bugs lay eggs that turn into nymphs and eventually into more adult milkweed bugs.


Does a milkweed bug have compound eyes?

Milkweed bugs have oblong bodies that are black and orange-red in color. As its name implies, it feeds on milkweed plants. The adult milkweed bug has the ability to fly.


Do milkweed bugs hiss?

No, milkweed bugs do not hiss. They primarily communicate through chemical signals and vibrations.


Are milkweed bugs harmful to plants or other organisms?

Milkweed bugs are not harmful to plants, as they primarily feed on the seeds of milkweed plants. They are not known to be harmful to other organisms either.


What does a milkweed bug look like?

They mate from end to end for about 30 mins


Do milkweed bugs have the sense of smell?

yes


What kingdom do milkweed bugs belong?

Plant


Which phyulm do milkweed bugs belong to?

they belong to the arthropod phylum.


What do red milkweed bugs eat?

they can eat numerous amount of things. liek they can eat sunflower seeds, or something like that. milkweed bugs can suck the juices out of things with their antennas or whatever theyre called. (i cant remember, im trying to think though. ill google it later) but i saw that somebody put chicken wings a while ago. come on seriously who would put that? but anyway milkweed bugs like sunflower seeds the most. maybe...


What eats a milkweed plant?

Monarch butterfly caterpillars primarily feed on milkweed plants. Additionally, some insects like milkweed bugs and beetles also consume various parts of the milkweed plant.