Mojave Milkweed. From what i can tell the large milkweed bugs oncopeltus sp tend to be a littler more orange. Both large and small milkweed bug larva eat milkweed seeds.
May to june name derivations. Asclepias nyctaginifolia is a species of milkweed known by the common name mojave milkweed. Mojave milkweed is a short herbaceous perennial usually under a foot tall 30 cm and it can remain dormant for more than a year if rainfall is inadequate to inspire activity.
It is native to the southwestern united states from california to new mexico where it grows mainly in desert habitat.
Herb forb arizona native status. Mojave milkweed plant characteristics. From what i can tell the large milkweed bugs oncopeltus sp tend to be a littler more orange. Milkweed bugs are in the order hemiptera meaning they are true bugs.