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False Bombardier Beetle

Posted by June 12th, 2005 at 12:00 am

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Ground Beetles

What is this one?
We have been seeing this bug quite frequently all over our house recently. We had someone come out and take a look at it, and they thought it was some form of boxelder bug. I think it looks closer to an assassin bug – but not close enough. There is no reference to size in the picture, but they are probably the biggest bug I have ever had in my house. Also, they are very fast. Thoughts?
Thanks for the help,
Kent

ground beetle kent False Bombardier Beetle

Hi Kent,
This is a False Bombardier Beetle, Galerita janus. They can still spray repulsive chemicals, so not sure where the “false” applies!

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