I’m genuinely curious

Credit: SlimySlimer on X

Check out the video in the comments- I didn't realize my wise friend here had a friend of their own hanging out!

I know some of you guys need it! He gives very good hugs!

it's as big as an adult thumb, it came crawling from under my door, and when it felt threatened it hunched over. It was seen in Benito Juarez, Mexico City. Is it dangerous? should i leave it be?

Lil guys!!!

Weird title.

But its promoting the killing of Eucalyptus Beetles in California, as they kill California eucalyptus trees.

However,

1. california eucalytpus are invasive as well

2. Eucalyptus trees are terrible for California for a number of reasons. They’re super flammable thanks to their oils and bark constantly shedding. They create chemicals that prevent other plant species from growing around them, choking out native plants. They are very poor at providing shelter or habitats for native wildlife. They consume huge amounts of water too because they’re not made for our drier climate. Last one is my opinion, but they’re ugly trees compared to native trees we have here.

What downsides are there to these beetles? And would it be a positive to kill them?

Video credited to @Iesabeilles.demilie on IG.

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Found this beetle while walking on mountain trail near Tbilisi.

After I took it and placed on more open place to take a photo, it curled up and played dead. After several minutes it scuttled away.

Its wings are reduced, so it cannot fly, and abdomen is quite soft on the touch.

Arilus cristatus
San Marcos, TX

Hello! Would appreciate any help with finding out what this critter is. Found in Norway.

I just saw a pincher bug with wings!! I no joke would have argued with someone if they tried telling me pincher bugs have wings prior to this.