Arilus cristatus (Wheel Bugs)

Picture ID 77342

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I live in Kansas City, Ks., USA I found it in the back of my shirt after a night walk with my dog. I don't know anything about this bug or spider. It was about 2 inches long in the body.

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josezamora
Submitted: Aug 12, 2019
Photographed: Aug 11, 2019
Spider: Arilus cristatus (Wheel Bugs)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Spotted Outdoors: High foliage (includes trees and tree trunks)
Found in web?: No
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Drei

August 12, 2019 2:35 pm

I do know this: that is NOT a spider, most likely an insect because of its six legs instead of eight.

KaeTheCat

August 12, 2019 9:37 pm

Sort of reminds me of the Western Conifer Seed Bug.

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August 13, 2019 12:16 am

KaeTheCat, I like your user photo. Josezamora, Bugguide.net has volunteers that identify insects if you want to get a solid answer. This is probably one that you can figure out yourself though.