Insects and Spiders - non-native

Devil's Coach Horse Beetle (Ocypus olens) on Aug 7, 2022

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

1 in long black bug, that arches its tail over like a scorpion. Pinchers on head.

Commentary

None

Location

It was in my apartment, on the floor. My cat found it. I live on a dead end high above BeaverCreek. I can see nothing but forest, and blackberry bushes.

Expert Reviewer

Josh Vlach
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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