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About Nathan Riggs
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I have expertise in identifying insects, many types of spiders, and other arthropod critters that infest lawns, ornamentals, structures, trees, pets and livestock. Mites are not a strong point of mine, but I can provide some help. I'm not a licensed doctor, so I cannot provide medical diagnosis of conditions possibly related to insects. If you've got an interesting photo for me to see, let me know and I'll give you my email so the picture will get to me. If you have hosted an insect photo on a website, please include the link so I can go look at it and provide a faster ID for you. Don't forget...you can now attach pictures to your questions as well!
Experience
17 Years' Experience as an entomologist: 5 years as a biologist with Merck Animal Health and 7 years as a Pest Management Specialist in San Antonio, Texas with Texas Cooperative Extension.
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Veterinary Parasitology, Southwestern Entomologist, San Antonio Express News, San Antonio Gardener Newsletter
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BS - Entomology from Texas A&M University in 1992.
Board Certified Entomologist, 1996-2000 - Medical and Veterinary Entomology Specialty (Entomological Society of America)
Awards and Honors
2000 Texas A&M University Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence for leadership on the Texas Fire Ant Program Educational Team.
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You are here: Experts > Science > Insects/Spiders > Entomology (Study of Bugs) > Can you tell me what this is?
Expert: Nathan Riggs - 10/28/2009
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My friend went on her back porch and saw this bug. She said the eggs are most likely from a spider that has been returning for the last couple of years. But the bug, you cant tell in the pic, had wings. It has 6 legs and antennae. We are in Indianapolis, IN if that makes a difference.
Answer
This is a Wheel Bug (Arilus cristatus). This insect is a type of assassin bug and feeds on other insects. They are known to bite people if handled or brushed against, but they are not aggressive and will not "come and get you."
For more information do a search for "wheel bug."
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