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Wheel Bug (female)

Arilus cristatus

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Description:

Large insect with distinctive cog-like crest on the thorax (adult insect only).

Habitat:

Found on leaves in a scrub habitat near the beach at Higbee Beach Wildlife Management Area.

Notes:

Predatory on other insects.

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BugEric
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BugEric

New Jersey, USA

Spotted on Oct 4, 2012
Submitted on Dec 13, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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