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black saw back insect (Wheelbug)

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STINK
by: Lynn Smith

I have had 2 encounters with a WHEELBUG - at work & crawling up my recliner. Both times I re-located them back outside by their wheel and noticed the horrible odor they give off. I don't know about the "nasty bite" part but I am sure of the stink.
Wheel bug
by: Moni

Jesse
This is the adult wheel bug. These are one of the true bugs also known as assassin bugs. Like the name suggests they are known as such since they hunt down their prey to attack and 'kill' them for food.
They have a large strong beak to pierce the prey to suck the juices out. All stages prey upon other insects - caterpillars, aphids, bees, sawflies etc. Therefore they are considered beneficial. Great to have in the garden!
Wheel bugs overwinter as adults and have one generation per year.
This insect is found in North and Central America.
CAUTION: the adult wheel bug is reported to inflict a very painful bite.

Careful? Assassin Bug?
by: Rob Holland

Be sure to find out what it is if you see more because it looks like it could be in the Assissin (kissing-bug?) family which can be quite dangerous.

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