Wheel Bug
Arilus cristatus
Appears: Summer into fall.
Beneficial: The wheel bug is part of the assassin bugs and preys on insects considered defoliators such as beetles and caterpillars. Unfortunately, they also consume Lady Beetles and Honey Bees.
More Info:
Size: 25.4 – 31.75 mm long
⚠️ Do Not Touch!
The wheel bug has a “fang” on the front of its head and kills its prey with a stabbing motion. It can also stab humans if handled, causing a painful wound.