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What kind of insect is this #740300

Asked March 23, 2021, 2:15 AM EDT

I'm finding these tiny slug-like bugs indoors and am hoping u can help me identfy. One was just killed and the other on the q-tip was killed about 1 week ago

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

The pictures are a bit hard to see. Clearer pictures would be helpful.

Where are you finding these? Can you provide more details?

Julie Weisenhorn, Extension Educator - Horticulture University of Minnesota Replied March 23, 2021, 12:07 PM EDT

This appears to be a firebrat

https://extension.psu.edu/bristletails-silverfish-and-firebrats

Julie Weisenhorn, Extension Educator - Horticulture University of Minnesota Replied March 23, 2021, 4:02 PM EDT

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