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Black and orange bugs #810535

Asked September 12, 2022, 8:59 PM EDT

I have a family of small black and orange bugs that were born on my Butterfly Weed plant. I would like to know what they are and if they are friend or foe to my garden. Thank you Andy Klapp

Wayne County Michigan

Expert Response

These are the juvenile life stage of milkweed bugs. They are a milkweed specialist that usually coexists without causing too much damage. No control is required. 
David Lowenstein Replied September 13, 2022, 2:26 PM EDT
Thank you, David. I’m trying to be pesticide free, so I would only do something if absolute necessary.

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