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Insect identification #866833

Asked May 02, 2024, 8:23 PM EDT

I found the insect inside my home. It is not much larger than a sesame seed and is very flat. I reside in a rural area surrounded by grassland and woodlot. No others detected at this time.

Clinton County Michigan

Expert Response

Neat find!!!
This is a pseudoscorpion, which normally lives beneath leaf litter or bark. They are related to spiders and pose no risk to you or other humans.

David Lowenstein Replied May 05, 2024, 9:51 PM EDT

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Insect identification #866833

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