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North American Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus)
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Copyright © 2009
Monica
Scary looking... -
Arilus cristatus
Mitchell County, Kansas, USA
July 29, 2009
My friend found this bug at his house in the country. I wasn't there, but I've never seen anything like this, so I really want to know what it is. Please help me!
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Monica
on 31 July, 2009 - 11:28am
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Kevin Hall
, 31 July, 2009 - 11:35am
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wheel bug - Arilus cristatus
That's an adult wheel bug. They're actually pretty common in Kansas. I found this one in the KC area.
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Andrew Williams
, 31 July, 2009 - 11:34am
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