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False- Milkweed bugs bite

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

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

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

False- Milkweed bugs go through complete metamorphosis

True- Milkweed bugs go through simple metamorphosis  

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

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

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

Common Misconceptions!

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