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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

Description:

Black/brownish body with white hairs all over its body. Orange legs, two antennae.

Habitat:

Shrubs, structures, etc.

Notes:

Many community members are seeing these bugs for the first time this spring. I have lived in SE Oklahoma all my life and haven't seen them or noticed their increase in population until this month.

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1 Comment

AustinC
AustinC 10 years ago

Awesome seeing the food chain in action! Nice shot

TParks
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TParks

Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Jun 10, 2013
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013

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