Beetle & spider identification..any help is greatly apprecia

maryxx
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Beetle & spider identification..any help is greatly apprecia Jun 9, 2020 19:41:02 GMT -8

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Post by maryxx on Jun 9, 2020 19:41:02 GMT -8

Hi guys,

as much as I appreciate spiders and beetles outside, I do NOT tolerate them in my house

I tried to identify both bugs (especially if they are dangerous to humans), but failed.
..The beetle looks like a darkling or a blister beetle (especially because of the brown secretion around it in the trap)..what do you think?

The beetle is about 1 inch (I found two in my house this week!) , the spider about 0.5 inch (found only once)
Location is Northern California.
I am really thankful for every help! Since many houses here have a bug problem due to the climate, I would like to prevent a possible infestation immediately!

Thanks a lot!

(Couldn’t upload pictures here, these are the links)
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EDIT:
I got a new houseplant 2 weeks ago and since I never saw these beetles in my house before, I blame it on this plant..not sure if this helps with the identification

Last Edit: Jun 9, 2020 20:23:08 GMT -8 by maryxx

alandmor
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Beetle & spider identification..any help is greatly apprecia Jun 10, 2020 7:04:54 GMT -8

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Post by alandmor on Jun 10, 2020 7:04:54 GMT -8

Jun 9, 2020 19:41:02 GMT -8 maryxx said:

Hi guys,

as much as I appreciate spiders and beetles outside, I do NOT tolerate them in my house

I tried to identify both bugs (especially if they are dangerous to humans), but failed.
..The beetle looks like a darkling or a blister beetle (especially because of the brown secretion around it in the trap)..what do you think?

The beetle is about 1 inch (I found two in my house this week!) , the spider about 0.5 inch (found only once)
Location is Northern California.
I am really thankful for every help! Since many houses here have a bug problem due to the climate, I would like to prevent a possible infestation immediately!

Thanks a lot!

(Couldn’t upload pictures here, these are the links)
ibb.co/1QYw0tD
ibb.co/JnQHrDG
ibb.co/C2KCQxf

EDIT:
I got a new houseplant 2 weeks ago and since I never saw these beetles in my house before, I blame it on this plant..not sure if this helps with the identification

The first is a common ground beetle, family Carabidae. The other, well it's a spider is about all I can say. Both are nothing more than casual visitors indoors and not of concern as pests. I wouldn't be concerned as trying to prevent the occassional insect or spider intrusion into a home, except for maybe inspecting items stored outdoors before bringing them indoors, could be a lot of expense and effort for little gain in my opinion.