Does anyone have any idea what this is, I am a complete bug newbie and thought it might be some sort of bee? Anyway, the real interesting part was the small orange spots (at least I thought they were spots until they started moving) on it's back. Maybe spiders?
After our "photoshoot" I opened the window and let it fly away.
This message was edited Aug 16, 2008 7:27 AM
CLOSED: Perhaps a bee?
Well, I guess I should have been a bit more patient, after posting I scrolled down a bit and found someone who was looking to identify the same bug, looks like it's a Carrion Beetle?
is that babies on its back??
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is that babies on its back??
mites... more info below...
CARRION BEETLES &
PHORETIC MITES:
MASTERS OF
ANIMAL DECOMPOSITION
http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek040508.html
Very strange and interesting, thanks for posting the link.
Bizarre for sure, but interesting to see.
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