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Assassin BugsNever seen this before
Location: Saint Petersburg, Fl USA
April 9, 2011 3:43 pm
Hi bugman, found this crawling around outside on my chair under some trees, it’s about the size of a quarter legs included.. Thanks 
Signature: DeAnna
Wheel Bug Nymph
Hi DeAnna,
This is an immature Wheel Bug, and the adults are quite spectacular crested insects. They are the largest Assassin Bugs in North America and they are well represented on our website. Handle them with caution as they might produce a painful bite.
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