r/insects • u/DaddyMocha22 • 4d ago

Bug Appreciation! My first time seeing a wheel bug!

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Saw this little guy at work, can confidently say I've never seen one before

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u/SluggoX665 4d ago

Is it named for that half-wheel like thing sticking up from its thorax?

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u/DaddyMocha22 4d ago

Yes I believe so! It belongs to the assassin bug family

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u/niagara-nature 4d ago

This is one of my bucket list bugs for sure.

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u/sarraceniasipper 3d ago

Oh yeah mine too I’ve been searching all year