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I'd like to know what kind of insect is this because it is has been appearing in my yard
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Insect #753334
Asked June 01, 2021, 4:05 PM EDT
I'd like to know what kind of insect is this because it is has been appearing in my yard
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The insect in your photo looks like a ground beetle. It could be a woodland ground beetle. They eat insects and are thought to be beneficial to gardens because the eliminate pests.
I found out that they are blister Beatles they are harmful to birds they are harmful to livestock if eaten by either one of them I did not want them around my house because we have pets I do not want my birds eating them because the birds eat the worms and I alerted Amy kovachar about them so I thank you for your response they are no longer around my house because I've used my pesticide I do like being outside and I am outside together was not working
