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Arilus cristatus
This crazy looking assassin bug gets its name from the mechanical looking wheel that protrudes from the top of its body. As all assassins it has a large beak on this one it is bright red.
Spotted on Jun 4, 2011
Submitted on Feb 10, 2012
3 Comments
Thank you jansonjones
Thank you Latimeria -very interesting looking bug indeed
Ah, my favorite insect. Great find!