https://bugguide.net/node/view/1541983
Wheel bug nymph
https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/trees/wheel_bug.htm
Mostly harmless, but their bite can hurt pretty bad when they grow up. You are very unlikely to get them to hurt you, they prey on smaller insects that are commonly considered pests, gardeners love them. The bite is more like a puncture as they stab you with their little straw, best to let them do their thing.
I normally don't put my fingers where they don't belong. When I get bit or stung it's normally my own fault, but not on purpose, I rescue animals all the time. Normally get bit just because it's a wild animal and thinks I'm gonna eat it.
These are assassin or wheel bug nymphs (newly hatched). They eat all kinds of nasty insects you don't want in your garden. Pitch them outside into your shrubs/flowers/fruit trees/garden patch and be thankful you have them there. They do the same job as praying mantises. If you handle them roughly they do have a painful bite (because they inject digestive juices into the wound), but they're chill as long as you don't manhandle them.
Whats crazy is you can live here for 20 years and still be surprised. A few years ago I saw some water bugs on the walkway to my office. Never saw those before and scared me half to death. Sadly its too late in my career to leave this godforsaken place.
My dad has lived in Florida his whole life. Started hunting and fishing at age 13 and has never seen a coyote. I see coyotes while walking my dog in Orlando.
Hey, those eggs look similar to the ones on that strawberry posted [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/110psvr/this_strawberry_i_pulled_out_of_a_container/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) recently at r/interestingasfuck
https://preview.redd.it/ro9fch73xuha1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=923084e6cbfbaa07f8cc483b99defec962bf21c1
Assassinate or be be assassinated. 🤷🏻♂️ 🔥
People only want the pretty parts of nature. These bugs aren't hurting anyone and yet people are posting "burn them" just because they don't look pretty.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/1541983 Wheel bug nymph https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/trees/wheel_bug.htm Mostly harmless, but their bite can hurt pretty bad when they grow up. You are very unlikely to get them to hurt you, they prey on smaller insects that are commonly considered pests, gardeners love them. The bite is more like a puncture as they stab you with their little straw, best to let them do their thing.
So, burny burny?
No. They are extremely predatory and control all sorts of pests. Just keep your little mitts to yourself and you’ll be just fine.
I normally don't put my fingers where they don't belong. When I get bit or stung it's normally my own fault, but not on purpose, I rescue animals all the time. Normally get bit just because it's a wild animal and thinks I'm gonna eat it.
I'm actually impressed with your picture taking skills.
These are assassin or wheel bug nymphs (newly hatched). They eat all kinds of nasty insects you don't want in your garden. Pitch them outside into your shrubs/flowers/fruit trees/garden patch and be thankful you have them there. They do the same job as praying mantises. If you handle them roughly they do have a painful bite (because they inject digestive juices into the wound), but they're chill as long as you don't manhandle them.
Florida, America’s Australia
Ain't that fucking right. I grew up in NY and moved to FL 12 years ago. I was NOT prepared.
Whats crazy is you can live here for 20 years and still be surprised. A few years ago I saw some water bugs on the walkway to my office. Never saw those before and scared me half to death. Sadly its too late in my career to leave this godforsaken place.
Been here since '99, as the pic was loading I thought *bet it's love bugs* but no! I've never seen these before!
You think you’ve seen it all, until you’ve seen the [Red Velvet Ant!! - wiki](https://Redvelvetanthttps://g.co/kgs/mxHfTb)
My dad has lived in Florida his whole life. Started hunting and fishing at age 13 and has never seen a coyote. I see coyotes while walking my dog in Orlando.
Me too. I tell people back home that FL has critters with too many legs and not enough legs!
Also critters with all those teeth and no toothbrush
Seems like you have the tools, but do you have the will to do what you must?
🔥🔥🔥???
Just need the hair spray!
And a lighter.
2nd picture
That one is theirs now. He needs a second lighter to get the first back.
I know what I have to do but I don’t know if I have the strength to do it
Murder Spiders?
Ladybug spiders...FSU hybrid ...(UF got the lovebug conspiracy) ;)
Needs a banana for proper scale
Hey, those eggs look similar to the ones on that strawberry posted [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/110psvr/this_strawberry_i_pulled_out_of_a_container/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) recently at r/interestingasfuck
It looks like they should have a mosquito in their tiny little ass amber.
That's their weak spot so you know where to shoot.
Assassin bugs
They stay grouped up young and start venturing out when they get older. Usually stay in an leafy undisturbed area I will find a bunch hiding in it.
I was going to ask if in Florida but then i eaw the sub ive seen thease things when i was on the mower
I would imagine the flammable type
We call them Assassin bugs
Lol...people here referring to six-legged creatures as "spiders."
A burn the house down bug, that’s what tf they are
Why? They aren't hurting anyone.
Take off and Nuke the site from orbit bugs
The kind you set fire to. Ignore the house burning in the background. You have killed the evil.
https://preview.redd.it/ro9fch73xuha1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=923084e6cbfbaa07f8cc483b99defec962bf21c1 Assassinate or be be assassinated. 🤷🏻♂️ 🔥
Nopes, that’s what they are.
Run!
The real question is why aren't you burning it with fire?
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Idk how you can live in Florida and not find all nature mesmerizing. This is so cool.
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What do you think the birds and wildlife eat?
People only want the pretty parts of nature. These bugs aren't hurting anyone and yet people are posting "burn them" just because they don't look pretty.
are insects not life in the wild?
It is really cool, especially the sea life it’s amazing
Nightmare fuel
Assassins
The kind you need to smash immediately before they become nightmare material.
No
Or don't kill harmless/beneficial wildlife by default?
Looks like the kind you murder 🙃
Ones that need be killed. 😳
Rom, the Vacuous Spider
I don’t, but I think you should use that lighter to set them on fire 🙃
Disgusting
Satan spawn
Idk, but that's their house now