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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by ColinMazza
Published on Project Noah
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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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Doren B
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LuckyLogan
Colin, now that you have an ID, go into Edit and enter the common name "Wheel Bug" and the scientific name "Arilus cristatus" so your spotting can be complete
Doren B
This insect gets its name (Wheel Bug) from the rounded much like a watch gear, of the ridge on the top of its thorax.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2013

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