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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Photo by davidmurr
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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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Latimeria
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Latimeria
You see those on the instars, here's a clearer picture: http://bugguide.net/node/view/651773/bgimage. I'm not sure what exactly they are, other than areas on the abdomen.
davidmurr
Neat! What are the black, glassy circular structures—three small, one larger—on its dorsal abdomen? They're visible in the second photo, despite being blurry.

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PublishedJune 8, 2012

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