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assasin bug? - Arilus cristatus
Copyright © 2005 Bill DuPree

assasin bug? - Arilus cristatus
Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, USA
October 28, 2005

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Contributed by Bill DuPree on 2 November, 2005 - 7:49pm
Last updated 22 November, 2005 - 5:02pm

Very cool shots, Bill!
The "short stabbing mouthpart" in action!
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 2 November, 2005 - 9:15pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Hannah
It's not the background I would have chosen but you have to shoot them where you find them.
… Bill DuPree, 2 November, 2005 - 9:34pm login or register to post comments

Wheel Bug - Arilus cristatus
Copmpare to the others on this page. Nice detail.
… tom murray, 2 November, 2005 - 8:08pm login or register to post comments

 
Wheel Bug - Arilus cristatus
Thanks for the help. I should have known what it is. :-)
Thanks for the compliment too.
… Bill DuPree, 2 November, 2005 - 8:21pm login or register to post comments

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