Wheel Bug Nymph

Found in gardens, orchards, and wooded areas across North America.

Strictly carnivorous; they prey on soft-bodied insects like caterpillars, beetles, and sawflies.

Nymphs are distinguished by their bright orange abdomens; they use a piercing-sucking proboscis to inject paralyzing enzymes into prey.

Highly beneficial for natural pest control; however, they can deliver a very painful, long-lasting bite if handled.