Subject: What’s that bug?
Geographic location of the bug: Avon, NY
Date: 08/10/2019
Time: 01:43 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Found it at night on our patio. About 2.5 inches long. Wings covered with brown somewhat translucent hard shells. Moving vigorously around, non aggressive. We moved it carefully to nearby meadow. What is this bug? Many thanks to whomever can give us a clue.
How you want your letter signed: Nature lover.
Dear Nature Lover,
Orthosoma brunneum which is pictured on BugGuide is commonly called a Brown Prionid.