Wheel Bug

Thanks so much for the feedback...We get a tremendous variety of bugs here in N E OK...especially during the drought that just ended...I don't kill any bugs but the scorpions that get in the house...

Robert, these are one of the most fascinating bugs in North America and a lucky find. Not only are they one of the largest terrestrial true bugs found in the country, they're also amazing predators of annoying pests and can inflict a pretty painful bite to boot! I think they're quite beautiful and I'm still hoping to run into one in the wild!

erm...why are they wonderful? (the photo is pretty cool btw)

Definitely a wheel bug. Such a wonderful creature.

Thanks...I'll name him dunlop...

Looks like a Wheel bug