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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by Michelle18
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Species ID Suggestions

Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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Doren B
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Assassin Bug

Reduviidae

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NaturalistAmanda
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Doren B
This is called a wheel bug because of the round set of spines on the back of the thorax, which resemble a wheel or a gear. It is a member of the Assassin Bug group. Here's a bit more info: http://bugguide.net/node/view/454
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013

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