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Arilus crustatus
2nd encounter with a wheel bug. Around 2 inches. One of the largest insects. Beneficial because it preys on other insects especially harmful stink bug nymphs and adults.
Meadow in the Poconos
Spotted on Aug 26, 2011
Submitted on Nov 26, 2011
3 Comments
wow..never seen...so special and odd..thanks for sharing..
They are so cool! I have never heard of them before until I moved to a rural area this year. I have 6 posted here on Project Noah! I actually had one attack me. I got too close. It flew into my hair. HA!
Have one in captivity still from summer time. Cool bugs! Nice photo! :)