Devil's Coach Horse Beetle (Ocypus olens) on Sep 29, 2018
Originally reported as Insect or Spider (unknown species) (various)
Submitter does not have a specimen
Description of specimen
I believe it to be a devils coach horse
Commentary
This is a rove beetle, belonging to the family Staphylinidae. It certainly appears as though it is the Devil's coach-horse beetle (Ocypus olens), which is native to Europe. It is not considered invasive in Oregon.
Thanks for using the hotline.
Wyatt Williams
Oct. 1, 2018, 5:05 a.m.