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Assassin and honey bee Honey bees at bird bath were not happy with close encounter with assassin bug. Arilus cristatus,Wheel bug Click/tap to enlarge

Assassin and honey bee

Honey bees at bird bath were not happy with close encounter with assassin bug.

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The Wheel bug

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.

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Similar species: True Bugs
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Oct 11, 2024. Captured Oct 9, 2024 14:51.
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  • E-30
  • f/16.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO500
  • 105mm