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winging Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a) Sep 02, 2006

First, someone please remind me not to look at bug files photos right before I go to bed. (shudders)

I found this on a window frame today. It's too high up for me to get a pic from outside, especially in the rain. So this pic is not great. I was fascinated by the spiked area, which reminded me of a dinosaur. If I remember correctly, there were dark circles/spots along the body.

Any idea?

Thanks,
w

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melody Benton, KY(Zone 7a) Sep 02, 2006

Sail-back Dinosaur Bug (Wheel Bug) - Arilus cristatus


One of the Good Guys...preys on bad bugs.

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winging Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a) Sep 02, 2006

Cool, thanks! Pretty good name for it, too.

w

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White_Hydrangea Aurora, CO(Zone 5a) Sep 02, 2006

It really is a Sail-back Dinosaur Bug? For a minute there, I thought you were kidding.

I really shouldn't look at bug pictures before I go to sleep, either. Some of them have given me nightmares.

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