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Assassin Bug

Arilus cristatus

Spotting Image 1

1 Species ID Suggestions

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KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago
Wheel bug (nymph)
Arilus cristatus Wheel bug


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6 Comments

dedes
dedes 12 years ago

beautiful...nice photo

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KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

It is still a nymph so it hasn't developed wings or the characteristic "wheel" yet.

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KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

That's correct Francis! Reduviidae is the genus & Arilus cristatus is the specific species!

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KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Here is another reference link http://bugguide.net/node/view/9055

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KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Great spot Luke - I look forward to seeing the whole photo! :)

luke1979
luke1979 12 years ago

I plan on fixing my problem pics....

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luke1979
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luke1979

Leitchfield, Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Jun 14, 2005
Submitted on Mar 1, 2012

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