tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post3333539615016526836..comments2024-03-25T16:04:06.581-05:00Comments on MObugs: Wheel Bug--Natures AssassinShelly Coxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18367843308248195970noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-14894571327202856702009-07-12T00:17:05.834-05:002009-07-12T00:17:05.834-05:00Update: Saw my first adult wheel bug of the seaso...Update: Saw my first adult wheel bug of the season Saturday -- and got some decent photos. Several males Eastern Amberwings around too. My wife's photos of those were better than mine.Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-64048080037613648442009-07-11T12:26:38.482-05:002009-07-11T12:26:38.482-05:00I know what you mean Marvin, it is curious. They a...I know what you mean Marvin, it is curious. They are truly one of the oddest insects I've ever seen, in all stages. I've noticed a few late bloomers this week that are about 3/8 of an inch long. I can't imagine they will reach adult size until September.Shelly Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367843308248195970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-26613891119264427432009-07-09T23:49:23.300-05:002009-07-09T23:49:23.300-05:00I've seen several wheel bugs at various stages...I've seen several wheel bugs at various stages of development thus far this summer, but so far, no adults to your south either.<br /><br />The wheel bug's wheel is one of those oddities of nature that always makes me wonder "Why?".Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374936227735741953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-41160712582404824152009-07-09T13:11:42.697-05:002009-07-09T13:11:42.697-05:00I have to admit they are one of my favorites too. ...I have to admit they are one of my favorites too. They are so odd and crazy looking. The nymphs are so colorful. I love their voracious appetite too.Shelly Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367843308248195970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013316887660017880.post-66628938459996310842009-07-09T11:14:27.745-05:002009-07-09T11:14:27.745-05:00Wheel bugs are my favorite--especially to photogra...Wheel bugs are my favorite--especially to photograph.<br />Each year, I know exactly where to go on our property to find them--the gum grove.<br />And, sure enough, last week, I found the instar you have in your first shot--with the red abdomen.<br />I'm always pleased to see them cruising and eating Japanese beetles.nina at Nature Remains.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07888238636692649668noreply@blogger.com