Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Wheel Bug, spotted near the Alabama River. The strong beak found on Assassin bugs is used to repeatedly, and violently, stab its prey to death, hence the name 'assassin'. This insect will also inflict terribly painful bites to careless humans and is best left observed, but not handled.

Reference Links:

Species Arilus cristatus - Wheel Bug - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Wheel Bug nymph

Arilus cristatus

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