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Wheel Bug(N. Texas) family Reduviidae Arilus cristatus,Wheel bug Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Wheel Bug(N. Texas)

family Reduviidae

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The wheel bug, in the family Reduviidae, is one of the largest terrestrial true bugs in North America, being up to 1.5 inches, or 38 mm, in length. A characteristic structure is the wheel-shaped pronotal armor.

Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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By Slowbutsteady

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2023. Captured Oct 15, 2014 10:58.
  • E-30
  • f/16.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm