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Wheel bug (nymph)

Arilus cristatus

Photo by Aaron_G
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36.1398, -96.1089

Field Notes

Description:

The wheel bug, in the family Reduviidae, is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America, being up to 1.5 inches, or 38 mm, in length. A characteristic structure is the wheel-shaped pronotal armor. (information from Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Residential area with lots of oak trees

Notes:

This spotting actually took place in Sand Springs, just west of Tulsa, but for some reason it's not listing it as such.

Reference Links:

Wheel Bug - Arilus cristatus - Overview, Wheel bug, Species Arilus cristatus - Wheel Bug - BugGuide.Net

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