I spied this BIG dude, and a second smaller one beneath it, on a walnut tree leaf this afternoon.
These are both Wheel Bugs, a type of assassin bug. The giveaway in identifying this bug is the spiny, gear-like crest (the wheel) on its back -
Seems these are very beneficial to have around, as they’re excellent predators and help control pests, e.g. Japanese beetles, stink bugs, caterpillars and other insects that damage gardens and crops, so don’t squash them.
An interesting find, if I do say so myself.
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