A red milkweed beetle on a small leaf on a milkweed plant. It is in the middle of the leaf toward the top, looking up. It is surrounded by leaves that are three or four times larger and milkweed buds at the bottom. The beetle is red with two black spots on the thorax and six on the wings (three on each side), with the middle one being larger. The antennae are long, black, and curved outward. The legs are also black.

Red milkweed beetle. #RedMilkweedBeetle #TetraopesTetrophthalmus #MilkweedBeetle #Beetle #Insect #Animal #Nature #Photography #YellowstoneLakeStatePark #Blanchardville #Wisconsin

A Monarch caterpillar and a milkweed beetle share a meal in my front yard this morning.
#maine #monarchcaterpillar #milkweedbeetle

Here's a happy little milkweed beetle to ease your stress today. Zoom in on his face for optimal joy! #Insects #MilkweedBeetle #StressRelief