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Arilus cristatus
Sort of resembles a katydid but it is grey with red accents and a spiny ridge. It has a very small head, almost hard to distinguish. Large tube for feeding and a spiked "wheel" on it's back. According to Wikipedia it has a painful bite that can scar and take months to heal.
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You are right. I found one in NC in 1989. http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/...
Thanks! I think it's related to the Assassin bug but actually a Wheel Bug based on what I was able to find on Wikipedia thanks to your suggestion. Thank you for helping! Glad we didn't get too close since it can bite.
The Assassin bug (Suborder: Heteroptera Family: Reduviidae)