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Wheel Bug

Arilus cristatus

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Doren B
Doren B 10 years ago
Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus Species Arilus cristatus - Wheel Bug - BugGuide.Net


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LuckyLogan
LuckyLogan 10 years ago

Colin, now that you have an ID, go into Edit and enter the common name "Wheel Bug" and the scientific name "Arilus cristatus" so your spotting can be complete

ColinMazza
ColinMazza 10 years ago

Thanks!

Doren B
Doren B 10 years ago

This insect gets its name (Wheel Bug) from the rounded much like a watch gear, of the ridge on the top of its thorax.

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ColinMazza
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ColinMazza

Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, USA

Spotted on Nov 12, 2013
Submitted on Nov 12, 2013

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