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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by aswedishelf
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Field Notes

Description:

Wheel bugs - older nymphs and an adult eating a black swallowtail caterpillar. Caterpillars are their food of choice. They are not welcome in my garden.

Habitat:

Plants that host caterpillars.

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