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Caption Contest

Posted by bananasinohio (My Page) on
Thu, Sep 16, 10 at 7:07

Okay, not butterflies but I thought this was fascinating...
-Elisabeth

wheel bug


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Lunch Line, Dinner Rush, Double Murders


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what are those? is it "stabbing" the bumble bee? Tony


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Arilus cristatus - Wheel Bug. See link for info.

Here is a link that might be useful: Arilus cristatus - Wheel Bug


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"Are you going to eat all of that?"


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Yes, they are wheel bugs. They are in the same family as assassin bugs. They are one of the largest true bugs in N. America. I see them once or twice a summer but this was unusual. Don't ever pick one up though...they have a very painful bite.
-Elisabeth

Here is a link that might be useful: wheel bug


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"Come on. Say it one more time. I DARE you!"

Really cool bugs and a really nice pic!


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