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False- Milkweed bugs bite ​

True- Milkweed bugs do not bite or sting. Adults do not readily fly away.

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False- Milkweed bugs use their mouths for chewing and biting. ​

True- They have a tube-like beak for sucking fluids ​

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False- Milkweed bugs go through complete metamorphosis​

True- Milkweed bugs go through simple metamorphosis   ​

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False- It is hard to observe a milkweed bug mating..​

True- Milkweed bugs are easily observed mating, because they stay connected the entire tim

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False- It is not possible to tell the difference between a male and a female milkweed bug ​

True- It is possible to distinguish female and male adults by body markings

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Common Misconceptions!

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