What is another word for milkweed bug?
Pronunciation: [mˈɪlkwiːd bˈʌɡ] (IPA) 
Milkweed bugs are a type of insect known for their bright orange and black coloring and their propensity for feeding on milkweed plants. There are a few different names for this insect, including the common milkweed bug, scientific name Oncopeltus fasciatus, and the large milkweed bug, scientific name Oncopeltus clypealis. Other synonyms for milkweed bug include the swamp milkweed bug, the lesser milkweed bug, and the red milkweed bug. Whatever name you use, these bugs play an important role in the ecosystem by helping to control populations of milkweed plants, which are a vital food source for monarch butterflies, among other species.
