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Wheel Bug Nymph/Assassin Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by jillbe
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Field Notes

Description:

6-Legged, long antennae, black with red butt, reminds me of cross between praying mantis and ant.

Habitat:

Back yard

Notes:

Found 3 of them on my deck exploring an old mattress we set out.

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel Bug nymph

Arilus cristatus

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (5)
ForestDragon
I agree with Gerardo, an Assassin Bug for sure. It looks most like a Wheel Bug nymph. Here are some images to compare to: http://bugguide.net/node/view/21070 http://bugguide.net/node/view/193784 http://bugguide.net/node/view/290711
Gerardo Aizpuru
This one looks like a Assassin Bug but not 100% sure check this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reduviidae
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PublishedJune 23, 2013

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