Wheel Bug, Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Reduviidae)
The wheel bug, Arilus cristatus (Linnaeus), is a moderately common, widely distributed, beneficial assassin bug that preys on pest insects. However, its bite can be more severe than a bee sting, and both nymphs and adults should be avoided or handled with caution. This document is EENY-086 (origina...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2002-09-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/108239 |