large insect found in florida

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large insect found in florida

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Help identifying large insect found in florida
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An Arachnid actually. Looks like a Vinagaroon, aka Whip Scorpion. Harmless to humans, physically at least.
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Re: large insect found in florida

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Mastigoproctus giganteus -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastigoproctus_giganteus
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Thank you everybody. I was confused by 6 legs appearance. Whip scorpion indeed.
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