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Bug 0969 - Arilus cristatus
Copyright © 2004 Duncan C

Bug 0969 - Arilus cristatus
Great Falls, Virginia, USA
October 30, 2004
This is a rather odd-looking bug. I have no idea what it is. Can somebody help with an ID?
Contributed by Duncan C on 1 November, 2004 - 9:46pm
Last updated 31 March, 2009 - 10:00am

Wheel Bug
Looks like a wheel bug (Arilus cristatus (1)), a type of assassin bug.
… Richard Leung, 1 November, 2004 - 9:51pm

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