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shihtzumom Pearisburg, VA(Zone 7a) Oct 28, 2014

My son found this today at work. Very odd. Like a large stink bug with horns.

Kathy

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Oct 28, 2014

It's a wheel bug (Arilus cristatus), our largest predatory assassin bug. Can give you a very painful 'bite' (more of a stab) if handled carelessly.

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shihtzumom Pearisburg, VA(Zone 7a) Oct 29, 2014

OUCH. Thank you - going to google this now. It's dead by the way!
Kathy

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trackinsand mid central, FL(Zone 9a) Oct 29, 2014

would have been a great addition to your garden...they eat quite a variety of pests.

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