Hi Terri,

That is a Jerusalem cricket, Stenopelmatus sp. Some of the other common names those go by are potato bugs, devil’s babies, and niñas de la tierra (children of the earth). They are insects that are related to katydids and camel crickets, and they are wingless, even as adults. Their legs have strong spines that they use for digging. They generally live under rocks or logs, but may move about on the surface of the ground at night. Nice that you were able to snap a photo of this one.

Jerusalem crickets feed on decaying organic matter and/or below-ground plant parts. They can also feed on other insects. They are not typically considered pests or beneficial insects.

Although they are not aggressive, they do have powerful jaws and can give a painful, but non-venomous, bite if they feel threatened. They can also emit a bad odor when disturbed.

They are kind of impressive creatures, I think.
Enjoy!