Yes milkweed bugs lay eggs that turn into nymphs and eventually into more adult milkweed bugs.
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.
No, milkweed bugs do not hiss. They primarily communicate through chemical signals and vibrations.
They mate from end to end for about 30 mins
Plant
yes
Eggs on milkweed are eggs of monarch butterflies or milkweed beetles.
they belong to the arthropod phylum.
Red milkweed bugs primarily feed on the seeds of milkweed plants. They use their specialized mouthparts to pierce milkweed pods and extract the seeds inside. They have a preference for milkweed, but they may also consume other plants and insects if milkweed seeds are not available.
Monarch butterfly caterpillars primarily feed on milkweed plants. Additionally, some insects like milkweed bugs and beetles also consume various parts of the milkweed plant.
Milkweed bugs have distinct red and black patterns on their bodies as a form of warning coloration to signal to predators that they are distasteful or toxic due to the sequestered chemicals from milkweed plants they feed on. This coloration acts as a defense mechanism to deter predators from eating them.
Milkweed bugs use their sensory organs, which include antennae and specialized hairs, to gather information about their environment. They are able to detect chemical cues, such as pheromones from other bugs or from food sources like milkweed plants, to navigate and make decisions. Additionally, they rely on visual cues to locate potential mates, food sources, and suitable habitats.