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What's This Insect?

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Anyone know what this is ? I found it in my kitchen, I am in the center of France if that helps.

Claude 3.5 said it's an aphid, but I lack the knowledge to confirm it.

Whatever it is, should I be worried ?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Looks like a roach, homie

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Looks too big to be an aphid. Most aphid species are tiny. Ladybugs eat them whole. The largest aphid species would be barely noticeable on casual observation.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Pretty sure it's one of these:

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectobiinae

I wouldn't be too worried if it's only one. They are pretty common and not really known to live indoors because they eat old leaves and plant fibers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

a little baby