As we transition from summer to fall and the temperatures start cooling off, many of us will be spending time outdoors getting our landscapes ready for winter. While enjoying our time outdoors, we ...

Several sightings of wheel bugs (Arilus cristatus) have occurred recently. Wheel bugs became noticeable in Central Illinois in 2008. Climatic changes and plentiful food sources probably brought them ...

Wheel bugs are unassuming until they strike. They spend most of their time hiding, using leafy plants as cover. Their markings provide camouflage, which they use to great effect. That’s probably a ...

Many Lawrence-area gardeners are taking notice of an interesting and distinctive insect this summer, which appears to have a larger population than usual. The insect is commonly known as a wheel bug ...

A wheel bug is a bizarre-looking insect you'll see in landscapes and other areas late in the year. It may be a bit of a stretch, but I think it resembles a stegosaurus, the dinosaur with prominent ...

The wheel bug distinguishes itself by displaying a ‘half wheel cog’ upright and perpendicular on its back. There was a strange looking bug that fell out of our oak tree earlier last week. It was ...