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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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29.6089, -82.0913

Field Notes

Description:

A specific type of assassin bug.

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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ForestDragon
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ForestDragon
Nice find! The distinctive crest that looks like a spoked wheel on the protonum gives these Assassin Bugs their name.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2014

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