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Fun Fact About the Wheel Bug
Wheel bugs are really cool insects that look a little like tiny dinosaurs! They get their name from the spiky “wheel” on their back. No other insect in the United States has a wheel like this.

Wheel bugs are about 1 to 1.5 inches long and have long legs, long antennae, and bright orange mouthparts. They are amazing hunters and help keep gardens healthy. They eat lots of pests like caterpillars, beetles, aphids, and even stink bugs.

Even though they’re helpful, wheel bugs can give a painful bite if someone bothers them. It won’t make you sick, but it can hurt for a few days.

So if you see a bug with a spiky wheel on its back, you’ve found a wheel bug — one of nature’s coolest helpers!

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