Insects and Spiders - non-native

Devil's Coach Horse Beetle (Ocypus olens) on Sep 23, 2019

Originally reported as Insect or Spider (unknown species) (various)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Devil's coach beetle

Commentary

Dear Jeannine, it seems as if you got the ID correct. It is Ocypus olens, an exotic rove beetle from Europe that is established in Oregon.
Thank you, Helmuth Rogg, Oregon Department of Agriculture

Helmuth Rogg
Sept. 23, 2019, 1:11 a.m.