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Wheel bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by curtcollinsii
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Field Notes

Notes:

I have never seen a bug like this before. It didn't seem overly aggressive. When I approached it with the camera, it faced me yet backed away. A very interesting bug, and one I'm glad to have a picture of!

Reference Links:

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

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