Killer in my backyard.

[fyrffytr1]

I took these pictures in my backyard today. The predator insect is called a wheel bug after the round growth on it's back. Their bite is also very painful to humans.

 

[Kray Gelder]

My wife was bitten by one a few years ago. Big nasty painful bite. A couple of weeks to heal.

 

[Blak bart]

Wow.....I never even herd of a wheel bug.....ill keep my eyes open.

 

[tamrock]

Great pictures. So many different bugs in this world and I find them all so interesting.

 

[dognose]

crazy looking critter

 

[Timbermaster]

Yikes.

 

[islamoradamark]

Thats one ugly sucker

 

[Mudflap]

Never heard of them. Sure looks pretty ugly....

 

[fistfulladirt]

A face only it’s mother could love.