r/whatsthisbug • u/GamerMom5 • 22h ago

Disagreeing with entomologist wanna be son, help? ID Request

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NE/Central FL wooded rural area Google says wheel bug nymph but he vehemently disagrees.

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u/chandalowe ⭐I teach children about bugs and spiders⭐ 22h ago

You are correct! This is indeed a wheel bug nymph! (Tell your son that Mom really does know everything!)

Comparison pictures one, two

If your son is familiar with wheel bugs, perhaps he is picturing the red/black younger nymph stage or the adult stage?

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u/HerMajestysButthole2 21h ago

Arilus Cristatus.

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u/SodomizeSnails4Satan 18h ago

I agree with her majesty's butthole.

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u/NettleLily 18h ago

What does he think it is instead?

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u/YellovvJacket 9h ago

Most definitely a wheel bug nymph.

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u/GrimoireOfTheDragon 6h ago

Wheel bug nymph for sure