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Spiney - Arilus cristatus
Copyright © 2009 geraldherbenholt

Spiney - Arilus cristatus
St. Louis, MO, USA, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
September 12, 2009
Size: 1.5 inches
Just Curious what it is - never noticed this type of insect before.
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Contributed by geraldherbenholt on 12 September, 2009 - 10:17pm
Last updated 24 September, 2009 - 8:35pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 24 September, 2009 - 8:35pm login or register to post comments

Be real careful--carry nasty
Be real careful--carry nasty sting that hurts for hours!! Held one and found out the hard way.
… JaneS, 24 September, 2009 - 8:32am login or register to post comments

 
I read a bit about them - sou
I read a bit about them - sounds like that sting can hurt pretty bad. Thanks
… geraldherbenholt, 25 September, 2009 - 11:24am login or register to post comments

Wheel bug
guide page here. That hump on the back is how it gets its name, of course. : )
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 12 September, 2009 - 10:23pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the quick response
Thanks for the quick response. Interesting - I had no idea
… geraldherbenholt, 25 September, 2009 - 11:23am login or register to post comments

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