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Who's Who in the Milkweed Patch?
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These are some of the creatures that live in the milkweed patch. How do they make a living? There are carnivores, herbivores, nectivores, and scavengers. There are predators and parasites, too. See these clue cards to read about the role each creature plays. Then check the answer page to find out who's who.

Aphids
Tachinid Fly

Milkweed Bug
Milkweed Tussock Moth

Paper Wasp

Spider

Monarch

Milkweed Beetle

Bumble Bee