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Wheelbug in attack mode This wheelbug-Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus, 1763) looks as if he was in attack mode. Arilus cristatus,Wheel bug,Wheelbug Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Wheelbug in attack mode

This wheelbug-Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus, 1763) looks as if he was in attack mode.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    Yet another specie introduction. You're making my day! Posted 14 years ago
    1. View SHARKBAYTE's profile
      SHARKBAYTE
      Katipo Spider
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      thank you, I am going to go through more files, these are all from what is in my neighborhood.
       Posted 14 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        I should be thanking you :)

        If you have a set of photos, its best to upload a few per day. This way they will get the most attention and we will see you here a lot ;)         Posted 14 years ago
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          SHARKBAYTE
          Katipo Spider
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          Okay thanks, that makes sense. I'll do a few each day! Posted 14 years ago

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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 Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Aug 19, 2011.