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Field Notes

Description:

Has what looks like a proboscis.

Habitat:

Park in Florida

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel Bug nymph

Arilus cristatus

Reference Link
ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Nichole, you would be correct on the proboscis. Wheel Bugs are a type of Assassin Bug and they use that mouthpart for feeding. Nice find!
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PublishedMay 20, 2014

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