Kim,
It looks like a False Bombardier. Pests Genus, Species Common Name Notes Galerita bicolor BEETLE, False Bombardier (ANT-LIKE) Predatory.This common ground beetle is one of the more colorful species in a large family of mostly black beetles. Bicolor and the very similar G. janus F. are often found under trash, loose bark on logs, and other cover. As was the case with this specimen, they occasionally enter homes but cause no damage. Galerita spp. occur throughout North Carolina and are found in most eastern states. Like most other ground beetles, they can secrete a foul-smelling repellent when attacked that causes brief but intense pain if it gets into an open wound (personal experience of the clinic entomologist). Except for a handful of phytophagous (plant-eating) species, most ground beetles are predaceous and considered beneficial. http://www.whatsthatbug.com/unnecessary_carnage.html Thanks, Susie +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Susie Fishman-Armstrong Laboratory Coordinator Antonio J. Waring, Jr. Archaeological Laboratory University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30118 678-839-6303 (office) 678-839-6306 (fax) www.westga.edu/~ajwlab/ From: pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net] On Behalf Of Kim Adkins Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 3:00 PM To: pestlist@museumpests.net Subject: [pestlist] Bug identification Hello all: I have attached a picture of a bug I found in my historic house museum today. I would like help identifying it. I've looked at several sites and the bug doesn't seem to be one of the worst offenders, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking something I should be worried about. The bug is almost 1.5 inches long (3.5 cm) and the widest part of its body is about 0.25 inches wide (0.7cm). Thanks a lot for your help. Sincerely, Kim Adkins Schmidtmann _____ previous vote
