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Wheel bugs (mating pair)

Arilus cristatus

Photo by keaaa5
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39.3038, -77.1973

Field Notes

Description:

Saw on back huge red needle like probiscus. Elusive dark colored winged. Mating pair

Habitat:

Was on railing of a house

Notes:

I found this reference but not sure of the source. bugguide.net/node/view/11550

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel bugs (mating pair)

Arilus cristatus

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Aaron_G
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