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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by lbbrodt
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Prehistoric looking insect. Adult pictures taken Jul 8, 2011. After being told on Noah what it was I discovered I had taken pictures (I believe) of the nymph on May 8th, 2011.

Habitat:

Our backyard

Notes:

It was sitting on my truck.

Species ID Suggestions

Giant wheel bug

Arilus cristatus

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Ashish
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Comments (2)
Latimeria
My favorite insect! It's also the largest terrestrial true insect (Hemiptera) in North America.
Ashish
I think its already appeared on Project Noah....Giant wheel bug...!!
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PublishedJuly 16, 2011

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