What the heck is this?

[cyclonedave25]

Looks like a Jinxy Bug.

 

[TheCaptain]

Saw this freaky little guy outside today. About 1" long, six long legs, long antenna. Very slow and doesn't appear to fly. It's not often I see a bug I haven't ever seen before. What is he?

box elder bug

 

[simesclone]

Looks like it might be a leaf footed bug. Generic name for a couple of different bugs.

I'm pretty sure the stink bug picture above is mis-labeled, and is actually a leaf footed bug.

Why do'nt you just smell the little bastard and see if he stinks?

 

[cyrocksmypants]

*Cough, cough* nerds....*cough, cough*

 

[Cyclonepride]

I agree. Looks like piezogaster...

Piezogaster - BugGuide.Net

That looks pretty close to it. I couldn't really see a ridge in his back until I got a side profile. I was kind of surprised that he was that big (that's what she said).

 

[Cyclonepride]

Interesting, he looks kind of like this guy:

Smelly Bugs Could Be Coming to a Home Near You | NBC New York

Guess I can stomp the next one I see, and see what it smells like

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

box elder bug

I agree. It looks like a Box Elder bug. Especially at this time of year. I see them on the side of my house on sunny days.