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Arilus cristatus
Family: Reduviidae, Subfamily: Harpactorinae. One of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America. 1.5 inches (38mm) Female are larger. Structure: Injectors to inject fluid into soft-bodied prey like caterpillars (The wheel bug is considered a beneficial insect) Also cog-like wheel (armor) Color: Light to dark gray. Slow-moving. Does fly. Non-aggressive (usually). DO NOT HANDLE!
Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds to hide among.
Night photography/flash. Difficult as the branch was a little high.
Spotted on Sep 14, 2012
Submitted on Sep 15, 2012
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Oh great! I already uploaded the mating wheel bugs at night months ago. DUH!