What in the hell IS this?
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jaydfox
, May 16 2008 04:37 AM
19 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 16 May 2008 - 04:37 AM
Okay, so, I have bugs in my house. The usual, you know, cockroaches, spiders, etc.
But what the f*** is this?
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I saw it crawling across the living room floor in the dark, so I assumed it was a cockroach. However, after I lightly smashed it, I got a closer look, and all I could think was "gigantic ant" or "gigantic termite"!!!
But I've counted the legs, and it has 10 legs. Maybe the front pair are antennae, in which case it has 8 legs. Regardless, it is NOT an insect. But it doesn't look like any spider I've ever seen. So what the f*** IS it?
Here's a view from underneath:
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For a sense of scale, its about the size of a quarter! I'm really freaking out, because I have a wife and three kids living in the house, and this thing looks like it could A) scare the living hell out of them, and B) leave a nasty bite wound.
Please, can someone help me figure out what this is?!?!?
But what the f*** is this?
Bug_004a.jpg 232.26KB 113 downloads
I saw it crawling across the living room floor in the dark, so I assumed it was a cockroach. However, after I lightly smashed it, I got a closer look, and all I could think was "gigantic ant" or "gigantic termite"!!!
But I've counted the legs, and it has 10 legs. Maybe the front pair are antennae, in which case it has 8 legs. Regardless, it is NOT an insect. But it doesn't look like any spider I've ever seen. So what the f*** IS it?
Here's a view from underneath:
Bug_007a.jpg 253.53KB 111 downloads
For a sense of scale, its about the size of a quarter! I'm really freaking out, because I have a wife and three kids living in the house, and this thing looks like it could A) scare the living hell out of them, and B) leave a nasty bite wound.
Please, can someone help me figure out what this is?!?!?
#2
Posted 16 May 2008 - 04:44 AM
If it helps with the process, here's another angle. The flash was on for this one, which explains the difference in shadows and glossiness:
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Bug_001a.jpg 226.72KB 64 downloads
#3
Posted 16 May 2008 - 04:57 AM
I have no clue what that this, never seen anything like it before either, but WOW its nasty looking, wonder if it's poisonous?
#4
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:00 AM
Wow never seen something like it either. Weird stuff. You know google and some other comapanies are developing search engines that search for images based on an image you put there... too bad their engines aren't ready yet.
This looks like a combination of cockroach and ant. And spider. lol. But well no surprise you got a bug festival in your house. Isn't that spaghetti all over the floor?
This looks like a combination of cockroach and ant. And spider. lol. But well no surprise you got a bug festival in your house. Isn't that spaghetti all over the floor?
#5
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:05 AM
Here's that last shot again, reduced 50% instead of 25% (i.e., it's twice as big). I cropped it to just the bug:
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And here's the head, at the full resolution of my camera:
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Bug_001_zoom.jpg 161.69KB 59 downloads
And here's the head, at the full resolution of my camera:
Bug_001_head.jpg 83.28KB 13 downloads
#6
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:07 AM
Actually, that's the stove top, not the floor, but yeah, we're not surprised by bugs. Just the ones from B-movie horror flicks.But well no surprise you got a bug festival in your house. Isn't that spaghetti all over the floor?
#7
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:15 AM
Hi Jay,
I also have no idea, and I am usually pretty good at identifying plant and animal species.
If I were you I would find out the email addresses of a couple of entomologists and send them an email with these images attached.
I also have no idea, and I am usually pretty good at identifying plant and animal species.
If I were you I would find out the email addresses of a couple of entomologists and send them an email with these images attached.
#8
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:17 AM
Maybe a Wind Scorpion??? (I have no idea)
These are related to both spiders and scorpions but are not venomous. They feed on small creatures like their relatives as well as cockroaches. Similar to the Jerusalem Cricket.
I thought it was sorta like a jerusalem cricket at first, but I found this pic that matched it better?
These are related to both spiders and scorpions but are not venomous. They feed on small creatures like their relatives as well as cockroaches. Similar to the Jerusalem Cricket.
I thought it was sorta like a jerusalem cricket at first, but I found this pic that matched it better?
Edited by Hedgehog, 16 May 2008 - 05:18 AM.
#9
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:19 AM
I think you nail it Hedgehog. Very impressive.
#10
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:25 AM
It look pretty freaking crazy! I thought it was a mutated bug at first
It reminds me of video clip on the net. I heard bug fighting is very popular in Japan
http://video.google....XEY-WrgPexd29CQ
It reminds me of video clip on the net. I heard bug fighting is very popular in Japan
http://video.google....XEY-WrgPexd29CQ
Edited by Hedgehog, 16 May 2008 - 05:27 AM.
#11
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:26 AM
Wow, Hedgehog FTW! I was going to say some sort of tarantula. Nice to know that it's not harmful, eh? Other than the fact that it might scare someone to death.
#12
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:43 AM
Ah i love bug fights. Especially the ones with scorpions involved, although, unfortunately for the scorpions, their poison takes some time to kick in, and often they are killed before their poison K.O.s the opponent. I think we should call it a draw? Or maybe the other insect won since he did stand for a bit longer than the scorpion? Anyways, bug fights are amazing. And i feel no remorse in seeing them suffer since i hate all bugs.
#13
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:43 AM
Wow, Hedgehog FTW! I was going to say some sort of tarantula. Nice to know that it's not harmful, eh? Other than the fact that it might scare someone to death.
I guess it's not harmful. I still wouldn't want to touch that Shi%
Here is some more info from wiki
http://en.wikipedia....ki/Camel_spider
BTW when are we getting a wiki add-on for this forum????? It would be very nice!
#14
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:47 AM
thought it was a camel spider at first.
#15
Posted 16 May 2008 - 05:59 AM
Already got one:BTW when are we getting a wiki add-on for this forum????? It would be very nice!
http://www.imminst.org/wiki
Not sure if the pages are still editable (you might have to be logged into an account you create to edit). We had major problems with spam bot vandalisms for awhile on there, so they made it at least slightly harder (I think it was impossible for awhile) to edit.
#16
Posted 16 May 2008 - 06:31 AM
I wish bugs did not exist...both in software and in nature. I know it would mess up the food chain, but bugs really creep me out.
#17
Posted 16 May 2008 - 06:51 AM
Thanks, Hedgehog. That's definitely the same bug.Maybe a Wind Scorpion??? (I have no idea)
These are related to both spiders and scorpions but are not venomous. They feed on small creatures like their relatives as well as cockroaches. Similar to the Jerusalem Cricket.
I thought it was sorta like a jerusalem cricket at first, but I found this pic that matched it better?
From the wikipedia page:
I can vouch for the afraid part. I've been creeped out all evening! Knowing what it is makes me feel a little better, but I'm still probably going to have creepy, scary dreams about these things.Due to their bizarre appearance many people are startled or even afraid of them.
#18
Posted 16 May 2008 - 06:58 AM
ok i dunno what that is, but i don't wanna it near my genitals (penis and testicles) , can you imagine that thing pinching my balls? OUCH!
majorty ouchity OUch
gotta check my bed for bugs tonight ........... oh god hope it is not there
majorty ouchity OUch
gotta check my bed for bugs tonight ........... oh god hope it is not there
Edited by HYP86, 16 May 2008 - 07:04 AM.
#19
Posted 15 September 2008 - 09:33 AM
its a camel spider....look it up.
#20
Posted 15 September 2008 - 11:13 AM
I realize it was months ago that all this went down, but here's a picture of some camel spiders... very big ones. Supposedly they can grow to 6in. or more. No venom, but are often aggressive and the bites can get infected. I saw some really nasty pictures when checking around on the net.
And I second the hating bugs sentiment. I wouldn't really call it a fear, more of a disgust, but I don't want these things anywhere near me.
And I second the hating bugs sentiment. I wouldn't really call it a fear, more of a disgust, but I don't want these things anywhere near me.
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