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wheel bug

 

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Noun wheel bug has 1 sense
  1. wheel bug, Arilus cristatus - large predatory North American bug that sucks the blood of other insects
    --1 is a kind of assassin bug, reduviid
    --1 is a member of Arilus, genus Arilus

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Wheel Bug

A wheel bug is a type of assassin bug found in North America. It belongs to the Reduviidae family and is known for its distinctive wheel-like structure on its back.

1. Noun - Zoology

The wheel bug, also known by its scientific name Arilus cristatus, is a predatory insect with a unique and intimidating appearance. It is characterized by its large size, brown coloration, and the circular crest resembling a wheel on its thorax.

Example Sentence: The wheel bug spent the afternoon waiting patiently on a tree branch, ready to capture any unsuspecting prey that passed by.

2. Noun - Informal

In colloquial terms, a wheel bug can refer to an enthusiastic or passionate cyclist who spends a significant amount of time riding bicycles.

Example Sentence: John is a dedicated wheel bug who cycles every weekend, exploring new trails and challenging terrain.

3. Adjective - Local

When used as an adjective in a local context, wheel bug can describe something that is popular or exclusive to a particular region or community.

Example Sentence: The annual farmers market is a wheel bug event in our town, drawing in visitors from neighboring cities.

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