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I found this (see pictures) by my house today. I was unable to identify it using insect identification sites. Can you tell me what it is? It's wing...
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Bee / wasp identification? #355639
Asked August 22, 2016, 6:28 PM EDT
I found this (see pictures) by my house today. I was unable to identify it using insect identification sites. Can you tell me what it is? It's wings appear to retract and the tail can curl up like a scorpion. Thanks.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
The insect in the photo is a kind of rove beetle.
Compare here:
http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13115
Learn more here:
http://wimastergardener.org/article/rove-beetles-staphylinidae/
Compare here:
http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13115
Learn more here:
http://wimastergardener.org/article/rove-beetles-staphylinidae/
Bob B.,
Thanks for the quick response and excellent links.