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Insect: Could you help me identify this? #948372

Asked November 11, 2026, 11:47 AM EST

Hi, I found this in my house. It appears to be an exoskeleton of a bug. I'm hoping its some kind of beetle but want to be sure its not a cockroach or bed bug. Found near my garage door so maybe it was on the bottom of a shoe and got in that way. Really appreciate any help. Thank you!

Ramsey County Minnesota

Expert Response

We can't identify what the fragment shown in the photo came from.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied November 11, 2026, 1:09 PM EST

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Insect: Could you help me identify this? #948372

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