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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by MickGrant
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Description:

Large armoured bug trying to find cover on my bright veranda - rather ugly and wonderful! Left him to find some dark place to lurk.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug

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Wheel bug

Species ID Suggestions

Assassin Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus
MaryEvans2
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Comments (7)
MickGrant
Thanks MaryEvans2 Locally its just Wheel Bug -http://www.ohionatureblog.com/2008/12/wheel-bug-arrives-at-our-doorstep.html
KarenL
One of my favorite critters - as you can see from my avatar!
MaryEvans2
These are some of the most interesting looking Assassin bugs in my opinion. Nice find and series. Take a look at this guy: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8915180
MickGrant
Thanks Ian - Yes he is formidable - but compared with armoured insects I've seen in Malaysia and India not so fearsome! But photogenic for sure.
MickGrant
Thanks - He has stink abilities, but was kind to me!
cmcdivit
Great pictures! Such peculiar looking things with its back ridge.

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