World's Ugliest Bug! (?) in Extreme Closeup HD V10442

If this isn't the world's ugliest insect, it's certainly one of the top contenders! Seen here in extreme macro/close-up, this Potato Bug (also known as a Jerusalem Cricket, Skull Insect, and a number of other names) generally burrows into and lives underground where it eats mostly decaying organic matter, although it is also known to eat other insects. Sometimes these bugs can be found wandering around at night looking for new places to burrow and feed, and can occasionally be uncovered by turning oer rocks, boards, and other large items which have been laying on the ground for a long time.

This particular specimen is nearly 3 inches long and looks like it could inflict a good bite, although it is not poisonous and would probably not attack unless provoked.

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[callofdutyaddict1000]

I bet that bug looks at us humans thinking 'wow those giants are ugly'

[jcmegabyte]

@callofdutyaddict1000 No doubt we're just as ugly and scary to them! XD Thanks a bunch for visiting!

[TheWillToArt]

Evolution is amazing....evolution is "god" :-)

[angelialvares]

Yuuck quite revolting. Gives one the heebie jeebies watching it. Wouldn't like to have one of these landing on me!

[JcmdiStockFootage]

@Get0utOfTheMatrix This bug had spent the night out in the garage where it was pretty cold. Like most insects, they don't move very well until they warm up a bit, so it was the perfect time to get some great shots of him before he got too active -)

[patronizeyouforfun]

Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit Killit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Get0utOfTheMatrix]

Oh whats up with him? Looks like he cant move proper... did you "crushed" him or something like that? :(

I Think Insects are pretty cool and interesting! :)

Thanks for sharing this Vid.. like all your others.. one more beautyfull and interesting than the other

[bibimarlou]

Wonderful close-up !!!!!!

[jerz211]

It looks like a regular bug :/

[Daghead]

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[NorthwardEquinox]

Yup.  That's one homely critter.

[sanjurodog]

@JcmdiStockFootage and idk, i think this bug is kinda, cute. it's head reminds me of a baby's head..."God, your baby is....so....cute!"

[sanjurodog]

@JcmdiStockFootage and silverfish man...those are... but, centipedes....they make me stand on the furniture. xD