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Wheel bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

1" long assassin bug

Habitat:

Semi rural

Reference Links:

Wheelbug - Arilus cristatus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
KarenL
Thank you Tai & lowellmtyler!
lowellmtyler
Very cool looking assassin bug. You have some incredible spottings.
KarenL
Thank you Curt - they are one of my favorite insects too! I used to pick them up for better macros but stopped doing that when I found out they have a nasty bite!
curtcollinsii
Very cool. One of my current fascinations, the wheel bug, and a very nice picture too!

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Eastern Assassin Bugs
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Insects of TN
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The Bug Chicks Sofa Safari
Photographed
PublishedOctober 28, 2013

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