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Arilus cristatus
Found near forest on the road
good to know, I'm lucky I didn't get bit.
Danger! Do not handle! I think they are awesome too! I found a lot of them in my meadow. But if you get their "beak" in your hand, it could take up to 6 months to heal! Very painful I have heard.
Spotted on Nov 1, 2011 Submitted on Nov 7, 2011
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good to know, I'm lucky I didn't get bit.
Danger! Do not handle! I think they are awesome too! I found a lot of them in my meadow. But if you get their "beak" in your hand, it could take up to 6 months to heal! Very painful I have heard.