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Arilus cristatus
A wheel bug nymph. When it reaches adulthood, it will grow to a little over an inch long: one of the largest true bugs in North America (and the largest terrestrial true bug). It will also get its defining feature (and namesake): a cog-like projection of its pronotum. The nymphs don't have it, so they look tame in comparison. Watch out for its bite, it can hurt pretty badly.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2011
Submitted on Jun 14, 2011
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