Wheel Bug - Texas Hunting Forum

Posted By: mikei

Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 11:56 AM

Not exactly a hunting pic, but this dude is a deadly hunter if you're a bug hiding out on a sun flower! My BIL took this pic a couple of days ago and got National Geographic "Photo of the Day" recognition for it!!

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Posted By: Old Rabbit

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 12:04 PM

Strange looking bug, don't believe I have ever seen one of those.

Posted By: Biscuit

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 12:50 PM

Pretty cool

Posted By: Schpanky

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 01:10 PM

I hear they've got a nasty bite.

Great pic!

Posted By: Choctaw

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Schpanky

I hear they've got a nasty bite.

Great pic!

They do have a nasty bite and also emit some kind of chemical that is very unpleasant. They are an assassin insect and do a good job of killing unwanted pests. Just don't let them take an interest in you.

Posted By: 1955

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 01:58 PM

Awesome pic !

Posted By: TEXASLEFTY

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 02:01 PM

That is a great pic!

Thanks for posting it up!

Never seen one before

Posted By: twdjr

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 02:34 PM

Cool

Posted By: bill oxner

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 02:58 PM

Do it bite?

Posted By: Choctaw

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by bill oxner

Do it bite?

Yes Bill, they do. Read the thread.

Posted By: dogcatcher

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 04:11 PM

Great pic!

Posted By: mikei

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 04:23 PM

More information on the bug:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_bug

Posted By: gary roberson

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/28/21 04:37 PM

Looks like an Assassin Beetle to me. They are blood suckers and carry the Chagas disease.
Adios,
Gary

Posted By: pop r

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/30/21 04:33 PM

Great picture!

Posted By: colt45-90

Re: Wheel Bug - 06/30/21 04:59 PM

kudo's for your BIW

Posted By: Stub

Re: Wheel Bug - 07/01/21 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by 1955

Awesome pic !