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Photo by luke1979

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Species ID Suggestions

Wheel bug (nymph)

Arilus cristatus

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beautiful...nice photo

It is still a nymph so it hasn't developed wings or the characteristic "wheel" yet.

That's correct Francis! Reduviidae is the genus & Arilus cristatus is the specific species!

Here is another reference link http://bugguide.net/node/view/9055

Great spot Luke - I look forward to seeing the whole photo! :)

I plan on fixing my problem pics....

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