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Gray with Metallic Gold Tipped Wings, Hump on Back (Wheel bug adult)

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Wheel bug adult
by: Moni

Lisa
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 wheel bug is reported to inflict a very painful bite.

Wheel Bug
by: Paul

The Wheel Bug is a true insect found though out North America. They are beneficial to humans as they feed on insect pests. Their bite is said to be painfull so I would avoid touching or picking it up.

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