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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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What is this crazy critter!

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago
Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus wheel bug, Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus)


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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Their bites can hurt quite badly and cause quite the irritation:
http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article....

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krisrowanmarlin
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krisrowanmarlin

North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Aug 14, 2013
Submitted on Aug 16, 2013

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