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This morning I found this on one of my bird baths.
I searched and can't find anything like it.
Does anyone know what it is?
Thank you.
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q215/Dawter/100_0453.jpg (broken link)
When disturbed, the wheel bug can inflict a painful bite. The bite has been described variously as worse than stings from bees, wasps, or hornets. Barber (1919) and Hall (1924) described in detail the effects of such bites. In general, initial pain often is followed by numbness for several days. The afflicted area often becomes reddened and hot to the touch, but later may become white and hardened at the puncture area. Occasionally, a hard core may slough off, leaving a small hole at the puncture site. Healing time varies but usually takes two weeks and may take half a year. Smith et al. (1958) reviewed the literature concerning wheel bug bites and concluded that serious or prolonged effects from these bites usually are due to secondary infection or an individual hypersensitivity.
I am impressed! Thank you for the identification.
I saw the assassin bug when I was searching but never did see
one with such an orange body.
I shoulda killed the sucker!
Thanks again.
I am impressed! Thank you for the identification.
I saw the assassin bug when I was searching but never did see
one with such an orange body.
I shoulda killed the sucker!
Thanks again.
They are great at controlling unwanted pests. Unfortunately they are also great at controlling beneficial pests. Plus they do have quite the bite for humans.
I was weeding an area of my yard last week, and a couple of the larger weeds had those nymphs all over them. I had no idea what they were, but I saved a couple of them because my son does bug ID work for his college internship. Now I know!
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