awesome pics, I once found one of these on our mail box, weigh back in 2002 when I had just gotten my first digital camers, he/she was one of the first things I photographed to earn the name Madsnapper. I just stopped to find the post about it and now I don't think that is what it is. will email you the pic
Wow, this little guy looks like he could cause a powerful attack. I enlarged the photos and looked closely. I have never seen one of these before. Thanks for interesting bug, Eh.
I love your mixture of respect and healthy caution when dealing with this little guy. Maybe that's a bit of sage advice when dealing with all creatures great and small, bipeds included. :-)
That is the big bug Poppy had run-in with. When he got too close, this bug spit, and the liquid hit Poppy square in the eye. His eye burned and bothered him for several days.
November 10, 2016 at 12:10 PM
Anonymous said...
Nature is always fascinating and educational. Your captures are, too.
Thank goodness we do not have any of these. Your link says that they are one of the few true and actual BUGS we have. He does remind me a bit of stink bugs, which we do have. Good pictures, at least he is NOT a spider! So I could take a peek.
November 10, 2016 at 1:52 PM
Anonymous said...
I didn't know they bite! They are very prehistoric looking...:)JP
We have these here in Virginia too - I had no idea they could bite, I just leave them alone, and this post tells me that's good advice! Great photos too!!
There was something like that on my screen the other day. I wonder if it was the same bug. I flicked it off the screen. If it is the same bug, I'm glad I was on the other side of the screen!
What a creepy bug but also quite fascinating with that "wheel" on it's back.
January 27, 2017 at 11:33 PM
A Wheel Bug looked me in the eye
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Notice how closely tucked the proboscis is
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until it begins to get upset with my closeness.
The weapon begins to emerge.
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Since the Wheel Bug or Assassin Bug will attack when threatened
I did not push my luck.
Their bites are very painful but they are wonderful in the garden,
bug eaters of high caliber.
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Close this window Jump to comment formThose are great close ups. We have them here but I didn't know they bit.
November 10, 2016 at 5:55 AM
Lovely close-ups, Gail. I love the serration on its back. Have a great day. Jo
November 10, 2016 at 6:01 AM
never knew what they were called.
November 10, 2016 at 6:41 AM
awesome pics, I once found one of these on our mail box, weigh back in 2002 when I had just gotten my first digital camers, he/she was one of the first things I photographed to earn the name Madsnapper. I just stopped to find the post about it and now I don't think that is what it is. will email you the pic
November 10, 2016 at 6:43 AM
Wow, this little guy looks like he could cause a powerful attack. I enlarged the photos and looked closely. I have never seen one of these before. Thanks for interesting bug, Eh.
November 10, 2016 at 8:04 AM
I appreciate a creature that at least warns us to back off like the rattler. However you really have to be observant with the assassin bug.
November 10, 2016 at 8:50 AM
I love your mixture of respect and healthy caution when dealing with this little guy. Maybe that's a bit of sage advice when dealing with all creatures great and small, bipeds included. :-)
November 10, 2016 at 10:09 AM
I've never seen one of those before...no offence but I hope I never do lol.
November 10, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Wow, incredible bug to stay far away from, but he sure is quite well designed, the wheel on his back is really something. I've never seen that before!
November 10, 2016 at 10:43 AM
These are wonderful photos. Spiders like these play such an important role in the garden.
November 10, 2016 at 12:02 PM
That is the big bug Poppy had run-in with. When he got too close, this bug spit, and the liquid hit Poppy square in the eye. His eye burned and bothered him for several days.
November 10, 2016 at 12:10 PM
Nature is always fascinating and educational. Your captures are, too.
November 10, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Thank goodness we do not have any of these. Your link says that they are one of the few true and actual BUGS we have. He does remind me a bit of stink bugs, which we do have. Good pictures, at least he is NOT a spider! So I could take a peek.
November 10, 2016 at 1:52 PM
I didn't know they bite! They are very prehistoric looking...:)JP
November 10, 2016 at 2:33 PM
Something I'd definitely stay clear of!
Another great set of photo's here Gail
All the best Jan
November 10, 2016 at 3:13 PM
He's a wheel meaning looking bug! :)
November 10, 2016 at 4:05 PM
Just the sight of it and I'll surely run. What an assassin.
November 10, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Never seen one before, but I appreciate the heads up! :)
November 10, 2016 at 6:24 PM
I've only seen one. And you got a LOT closer than I would have. ^_^
Blessings to you all, Gail. ♥
November 10, 2016 at 6:51 PM
Great camera catch! Can avoid that one, providing I see him. Think of that insect as a new horror creature in a C-movie.
November 10, 2016 at 7:26 PM
We have these here in Virginia too - I had no idea they could bite, I just leave them alone, and this post tells me that's good advice! Great photos too!!
November 10, 2016 at 8:56 PM
There was something like that on my screen the other day. I wonder if it was the same bug. I flicked it off the screen. If it is the same bug, I'm glad I was on the other side of the screen!
November 11, 2016 at 7:28 PM
What a creepy bug but also quite fascinating with that "wheel" on it's back.
January 27, 2017 at 11:33 PM