Wheel Bug by cjwhite

Wheel Bug

I wasn't expecting to see anything like this insect today! I almost walked into it. I can jump back really fast, if I have to! I might have used some inappropriate language, too! LOL!

This is a Wheel Bug. They prey on insects, especially caterpillars and bees. This is the kind of insect my hubby brought home that flew away before I could take a pic, He doesn't bring me flowers anymore, he brings me bugs. :0)

This species delivers a painful bite if handled carelessly. The bite can take months to heal. I don't know why anyone would want to handle it!!!
LOL language language!! I've been there, this is a fantastic photo!!
September 21st, 2011  
never seen such a thing, you aren't just making bugs in a secret laboratory are you?
September 21st, 2011  
@chard LOL!!!!! No, but that's a good idea! :0)
September 21st, 2011  
Good photograph of an UGLY bug. Hope your husband wasn't a recipient of the wheel bugs bite when he brought one to you.
September 21st, 2011  
What an interesting creature ... it looks as if it might be straight out of a Sci-Fi movie!
September 21st, 2011  
Oh how neat! I've never seen that before!
September 21st, 2011  
Nice find you don't see them everyday.
September 21st, 2011  
They must call it a "wheel bug" because when you see this thing, you wheel around and run the other way! Nice closeup however!
September 21st, 2011  
very cool shot! i'm sure the language was totally appropriate ......
September 21st, 2011  
Finding a wheelbug was an eye-opening event in my life. Aren't they the weirdest thing you ever saw?
September 21st, 2011  
@collagemama Yes, and they are huge!
September 21st, 2011  
I have never seen one before ..... he does look like a wheel! Love Cissy's comment and ...I think your language was probably most appropriate! Fantastic close up!
September 21st, 2011  
It looks like it has a table saw in its shoulders. How weird! Great find! And I think tht the quick "jump back" is a bug dance step.
September 21st, 2011  
Great capture
September 21st, 2011  
I almost walked into a spider and his web today....yuck. I just learned this bug for the first time today, reading a book I have in my classroom! There are so many bugs out there and most of them live on your property apparently. Haha Lucky!
September 21st, 2011  
a must fav!
September 21st, 2011  
This is a great quality photo! The clarity, the DOF, the saturated hues....the angle. Just great.
September 21st, 2011  
This is a great shot, Carolyn! Such great detail! Fav!
September 21st, 2011  
Spectacular focus!
September 21st, 2011  
Good close-up work
September 21st, 2011  
I am glad it didn't bite you! How close did you get?
September 21st, 2011  
@deniseinindy My camera was almost touching it. :0)
September 21st, 2011  
Wow, what a cool looking bug! Never seen one of these before!
September 21st, 2011  
Great find but looks pretty vicious!
September 21st, 2011  
@zferrie He looked scary, but he moved around in slow motion. That was fine with me! LOL!
September 21st, 2011  
This is a very interesting looking bug. Very cool photo
September 21st, 2011  
Kaz
"Might have" ??? lol Thanks for the chuckle Carolyn :-)
September 21st, 2011  
oh my carolyn you are taking your life into your hands with these bugs, he looks quite big too. i love that your husband brings you bugs to photograph. i think 365 has changed us all! my neighbour just said to me.."i saw some flashing lights out of the window last night, i would have been worried but then i thought it was probably you with your camera!"
September 21st, 2011  
we call 'em Assassin Bugs.
September 21st, 2011  
so clear - amazing
September 21st, 2011  
that sure is one evil looking bug! Totally understand and forgive the use of inappropriate/colourful language concerning this guy :)
September 21st, 2011  
and im so glad i live in england where the scariest things we have are unwashed dirty men hanging around streets late at night lol
September 21st, 2011  
Fabulous detail.
September 21st, 2011  
Wow, such an amazing capture, he looks like an alien! Really cool!
September 21st, 2011  
Very cool! So unusual looking, fab!!
September 21st, 2011  
These bugs always creep me out, and their bite really hurts I hear.
September 21st, 2011  
cool shot - great capture
September 21st, 2011  
Only a dutiful husband bringing home a treasure to photograph would handle such a monster. Glad you're hubby didn't get a bite when he brought one home the last time. It's very unusual. Worth the danger to get the photo.
September 21st, 2011  
Fascinating bug! But yuk too :o/
September 21st, 2011  
I agree with all comments on this pic
September 21st, 2011  
Wow! Did your husband know that before he brought him to you? If so, that is a brave man! This is absolutely awesome! Glad you got a photo of him to post.
September 22nd, 2011  
@aj1268 No, he didn't and neither did I until after I took pics. LOL!
September 22nd, 2011  
Wonderful shot .... never seen anything like this.... eeeekkkk and your husband is a very brave man....♥
September 22nd, 2011  
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