Hoping someone here might know what this thing is called. Recently returned from a trip to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
The wife and I were trecking down a path along the Gardiner River toward Boiling River when I saw this on the side of the trail.
I tried various internet searches and pulled up nothing that even looks close. Being unsure if it was still alive or not, it looked menacing enough that I did not want to tinker about too long and annoy it. So I really just got this one angle. It seemed to have some kind of stinger or barb at the back section...so I remained cautious for that too.
It remained motionless. Has 6 legs, I believe only 2 sections. The time of day was around noon and the temperatures were low to mid 80F. Thought I would add that information in case it helps with the identification process any.
Thanks!
The wife and I were trecking down a path along the Gardiner River toward Boiling River when I saw this on the side of the trail.
I tried various internet searches and pulled up nothing that even looks close. Being unsure if it was still alive or not, it looked menacing enough that I did not want to tinker about too long and annoy it. So I really just got this one angle. It seemed to have some kind of stinger or barb at the back section...so I remained cautious for that too.
It remained motionless. Has 6 legs, I believe only 2 sections. The time of day was around noon and the temperatures were low to mid 80F. Thought I would add that information in case it helps with the identification process any.
Thanks!
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