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Arilus cristatus
Family: Reduviidae (Assassin bugs). Older nymph. Length: .75 inches (19 mm). Injects long proboscis into soft-bodied insects. Enzymes paralyzes insect and dissolves their insides. Helpful insect. Dangerous to handle. Prey is Argus Tortoise Beetle (Chelymorpha cassidea)
Meadow with abundant weeds and flowers.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2013
Submitted on Aug 6, 2013
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Thank you so much! I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Wheel bugs are so cool!