What kind of bug is this???

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dcaplinger76 Oklahoma City, OK May 22, 2011

Seen this bug in my backyard. Couldnt get a good shot of it but it was black with a dark orange or copper looking tail. Looked almost like a stinger

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD May 23, 2011

It's a Rove Beetle of some type =)
Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)
http://bugguide.net/node/view/126
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rove_beetle

Warning: When disturbed they may spray a foul smelling mist out of their raised abdomen.

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