Wheel bugs (Arilus christatus) mating. Wheel bugs are a type of assasin bug, using their long beak-like mouth parts to pierce prey and suck out inside

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Wheel bugs (Arilus christatus) mating. Wheel bugs are a type of assasin bug, using their long beak-like mouth parts to pierce prey and suck out insides. Bite can be painful. Named for structure on back that looks like a gear wheel.

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Keywords: arilus, assasin, bug, christantus, insects, mating, predators, procreation, reproduction, wheel