Originally reported as Devil's Coach Horse Beetle (Ocypus olens)
Submitter does not have a specimen
Description of specimen
black looks like a beetle
Commentary
Thank you for your report! This could be a devil's coach horse beetle, but it could also be one of several similar species of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae. While Devil's coach horse beetles are not native to Oregon, they are not considered invasive and are widespread in our area. No action is needed. Regards, Lindsey
Mrs. Lindsey Wise Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, inr.oregonstate.edu/orbic Oregon iMapInvasives Institute for Natural Resources Portland State University
Regards,
Lindsey
Lindsey Wise
Aug. 2, 2022, 2:58 a.m.