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Wheel Bug nymph

Arilus cristatus

Photo by Guam
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Field Notes

Description:

This insect looks like a female. I found it on my wooden shed door.

Habitat:

I think it lives in densely wooded areas

Notes:

This looks like a cross between an ant and spider. It's About half an inch long.

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel Bug nymph

Arilus cristatus

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ForestDragon
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Comments (7)
Guam
Thank you , ForestDragon
ForestDragon
If you look at the species ID suggestion, you will see the scientific the name for this Bug. :)
Guam
What is its scientific name?
Guam
Oh, okay. Thank you
ForestDragon
Since you have an ID for this insect now, don't forget to add the Scientific Name to your spotting. Project Noah has a database and unless both the common and scientific names are filled in, I believe your organism will remain in the "unknowns". It will help other users when they use the site as well because it will link your spotting with others of the same species.
Guam
Thanks for the information. I'm new at this.
ForestDragon
Very cool find! Here is a nice close image of one that looks like yours: http://bugguide.net/node/view/723243

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PublishedMarch 27, 2013

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