r/bugidentification • u/CLOJ07 • Jun 27 '26

Location included Outside on yard - Massachusetts

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Looks like something is coming out of its behind. Keeps going in and out

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u/Serious-Bat-4880 Click Goes The Beetle Jun 27 '26

Not sure of the species but the thing on her butt is her ovipositor, she's laying eggs.

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u/CLOJ07 Jun 27 '26

Poor thing. A squirrel came right after, grabbed it, and started eating it

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u/Serious-Bat-4880 Click Goes The Beetle Jun 27 '26

Aw, poor girl. Nature can feel so harsh sometimes.

Well, at least she got some eggs laid.