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The North American Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus) is a large species of Assassin Bug. They can reach up to 1.5 inches, and are unmistakable with the wheel shaped armor on their back.

Most of their prey are considered pests, so they are considered to be beneficial insects.

They can bite humans with a painful bite but are generally considered docile unless provoked.

I saw this individual on top of a car and there was no mistaking what it was with that almost “gear” looking “wheel.”

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!