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Sep 17, 2016 11:23 |  #1

These were on the lid of our garbage container last week. They were there in the evening and still there in the morning. I don't believe I have ever seen this type before. Arilus cristatus.

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Sep 17, 2016 11:34 |  #2

cool, not sure I've seen an image of them mating before.

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Sep 17, 2016 11:51 |  #3

Very interesting. Nice shots too.

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Sep 17, 2016 22:51 |  #4

Very nice! Interesting looking bugs.




  
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Sep 18, 2016 01:07 |  #5

Great find and shot
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Sep 18, 2016 11:22 |  #6

racketman wrote in post #18130921 (external link)
cool, not sure I've seen an image of them mating before.


Greg_8 wrote in post #18130939 (external link)
Very interesting. Nice shots too.


BlazinBob wrote in post #18131493 (external link)
Very nice! Interesting looking bugs.


LordV wrote in post #18131545 (external link)
Great find and shot
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Sep 24, 2016 05:56 |  #7

Nice captures.
I've not seen or photographed them mating, but have captured a few of them. When I first discovered one, I had to do a little research to find out what it was. I learned these are a very good insect to have in your garden. They prey on the pests. One thing to remember, never try to handle one of these. Their bite is described as being the most painful of about any bite you could get. I've read where someone that has actually been shot, claiming the bite feels just like being shot. The pain generally goes away in a few days..

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Sep 24, 2016 11:38 as a reply to  @ frozenframe's post |  #8

Since taking these photos, I have also learned these facts about these creatures. Also, in looking through some photos I took in 2007, I found one of a wheel bug. However, it was not detailed enough for me to identify it until now.

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