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Devil’s Coach Horse

Posted by November 30th, 2011 at 10:10 am

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Rove Beetles

Small bug with scorpian curled tail
Location: Spain
November 30, 2011 9:51 am
Are you able to identify this bug that crawled out of my slipper…. it looks like it could sting and small wings on its tail???
Signature: Hazel

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Devil's Coach Horse

Hello Hazel,
This frightening but harmless creature is a species of Rove Beetle that is native to Europe, but which has naturalized in many parts of North America where it is called a Devil’s Coach Horse.

That is ever so kind of you to reply and let me know, I shall let the poor thing free now. Thank you again for your quick response.


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