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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by jamesostmeyer
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Field Notes

Description:

About 2" long

Habitat:

Spotted on roof wrap in an area of mixed vegetation. Trees nearby are oak, walnut and hickory.

Notes:

Thanks for the ID!

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Wheel bug

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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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