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brownish spiked crest (adult wheel bug)

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Wheel bug adult
by: Moni

Jgurk
Thanks Bill!
Yes, 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.
CAUTION: the adult wheelbug is reported to inflict a very painful bite.
Wheel Bug
by: Bill Hilton Jr.

To be precise, it's A Wheel Bug, named because of the gear-like crest on its back.
Spiked Bug
by: Lois

Looks like an assassin bug to me. Here's a link - hope it helps! http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek030901.html

Lois

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