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Anybody have any idea what this guy is? - Stenopelmatus
Copyright © 2006 bigscarything

Anybody have any idea what this guy is? - Stenopelmatus
van,nuys, California, USA
January 6, 2006
Size: about 2 inches
We found this guy hanging out in the garage. He moves like a spider . . .looks like a beetle or grasshopper. He's kinda cute, but we would like to let him go as soon as we know he's not dangerous. Thanks.
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Contributed by bigscarything on 8 January, 2006 - 3:16pm
Last updated 9 January, 2006 - 11:52am

It's a Jerusalem Cricket
- generally harmless, and might be considered beneficial - mostly eats decomposing organic matter underground. Be careful when relocating as they may bite if they feel threatened. Guide page here.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 8 January, 2006 - 3:52pm login or register to post comments

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