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Wheel Bug Nymph - Arilus cristatus
Copyright © 2004 Cotinis

Wheel Bug Nymph - Arilus cristatus
Durham County, North Carolina, USA
June 3, 2004
Captured and posed. One of two individuals found earlier on Rubus:



The pair were later released in my garden.
Contributed by Cotinis on 12 December, 2004 - 7:22am

Terrific addition
Nice photo, and a terrific addition to the Guide. The adults turn up often, so it is good to have several photos of the nymphs at various stages of their development.

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
… Stephen Cresswell, 12 December, 2004 - 9:02am

 
nice
Oh, nice! I love how it's eyeing the camera. ;)
… sashajade, 1 December, 2005 - 8:36pm

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