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Arilus cristatus
This is called a wheel bug because of the round set of spines on the back of the thorax, which resemble a wheel or a gear. It is a member of the Assassin Bug group.
Here's a bit more info:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/454
Spotted on Oct 31, 2013
Submitted on Oct 31, 2013
