Unknown insect in backyard


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Old 11-15-22, 06:36 PM
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Unknown insect in backyard

Today I found this unknown bug in my backyard, every time I try to approach it, it's tail would rise up and looks very aggressive. Can anyone help me identify what it is? It's about an inch to an inch and a half in length.




 
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Old 11-15-22, 07:21 PM
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Staphylinus olens, or "devil's coach horse". It's a type of beetle. Pretty harmless unless you intend to make it bite you.
 
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Old 11-16-22, 06:37 AM
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It looks like a mini scorpion. Yikes!
 
 

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