Lygaeid Bugs (Lygaeidae)
Four sections to antenna Antennae end in club shape Very few veins in forewing
The most common member of this group is the Red-and-Black Milkweed Bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus), which feeds exclusively on Milkweed. A small insect (Geocoris) also belongs to this group. It has a hammer-shaped head and may be found beneath dried seaweed.
Stink Bugs (Pentatomidae)
Broad, shield-shaped insect
There are many kinds of Stink Bugs, so named because of the disagreeable odor they emit when crushed. Some are brightly colored and are commonly found on the fleshy dune plants.
The Aphids and Scale Insects
Woolly Alder Aphid (Prociphilus tessellatus)