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Wheelbug

Arilus cristata

Photo by Ron Rockwell
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

These are truly strange bugs! They seem prehistoric. The young are quite interesting as well, and don't look much like the adults.

Habitat:

Hilly, wooded, around the house.

Notes:

Shot with iPhone 6+.

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PublishedJune 17, 2016

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