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Wheel bug

Arilus cristatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Eastern US insect that WVU professor says it's sting is worse than scorpion. Found all over the eastern US, but is rarely seen.

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel bug

Arilus cristatus
Anne Marie McCaffrey
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PublishedOctober 31, 2013

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