Found this chap in the pond this morning.
If I had to estimate, I'd say about 1.5" long.
When upset he looks like this.
When really angry two whitish triangles appeared at the tip of his tale, probably a sting.
He was released away from the houses.
Any ideas what this is? Thanks.
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That is a Devil's Coach Horse beetle:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil%27s_coach_horse_beetle
I found one crawling across my living room floor last autumn.
Again thanks to Bill and Rich for the identification.
A nice romantic name for a wild looking insect.
Also known as a "cock-tail bug".
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