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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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What is this crazy critter!

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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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Jacob Gorneau
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Jacob Gorneau
Their bites can hurt quite badly and cause quite the irritation: http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=534468
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PublishedAugust 16, 2013

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