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Name this bug :)

10 years ago

There doesn't seem do be any insect categories so I'll ask here. I saw this guy yesterday. He just keeps wiggling around. I kept trying to turn him right side up but he would just end up on his back. I went outside this morning and he still seems to be alive. I don't know what's wrong with him, what he is or what to do.

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roselee z8b S.W. Texas
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
It may be some kind of beetle larva. It looks like it belongs under ground or under bark. Maybe the recent cool weather immobilized it.

On the left of the Texas Forum opening page you'll see 'More Forums'. Under that will be 'Nature Forum' and then you'll see:'Insect Forum'. I'm very curious about what it is. If you don't get an answer here you can try there. Let us know if you find out.
B in 8a DFW
10 years ago
Steve
Hareball thanked B in 8a DFW
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Hareball
Original Author
10 years ago
I think Steve is a good name. Thanks! lol Smarty pants!
klem1
10 years ago
Kiss it to see if it turn's into a beautyful butterfly. If not,let us know how it tasted. I agree it probably belong's underground.
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