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Wheel Bug
Stanley Jones

Wheel Bug (Arilus gallus)

Wheel Bug (Arilus gallus: Reduvidae) 3.4-3.8 cm (1.3-1.5 in) long. A type of assassin bug.
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Habitat
Urban setting. Fence row dominated by Peppervine (Ampelopsis arborea: Vitaceae). Floodplain of Carter Creek at ca. 88 m (289 ft) elevation.
Location
Austins Colony Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
June 2019
Scientific name
Arilus gallus
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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It certainly looks like an assassin. I've never heard of this bug and will have to do some googling. A beautiful capture Stanley!
 
delia todd
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Gosh!! Not too sure I like the sound of him too much Stanley.

What an amazing looking creature he is though. A superb macro image that my friend. Very well done.
 
B
looks indeed a real killer with its dorsal crest, Stanley!!! beautiful photo of this amazing insect, great pose and wonderful details, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
Kits
What a wonderful little dinosaur! A great capture of this scary bug, Stanley.
 

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Invertebrates
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