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Wheel bug

Arilus cristatus

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Description:

A gray bug with a jagged sail and with red antannae and red limbs

Habitat:

Crape myrtle

1 Species ID Suggestions

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LisaPowers
LisaPowers 11 years ago
Wheel bug
Arilus cristatus


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1 Comment

ShameerZaman
ShameerZaman 11 years ago

why is it called a wheel bug?

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ChristineWalshLeblanc
Spotted by
ChristineWalshLeblanc

Louisiana, USA

Spotted on Jul 4, 2012
Submitted on Jul 4, 2012

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