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What is this thing?

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What is this critter? (cdn.catsweat.com)
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I think it could be an isopod but am unsure. It doesn't look like ones I am familiar with in houses (usually basements, which is not where this is).

It is about 10mm or 3/8" long, seems to move towards the top of the picture (but mostly is just wiggly), and is slightly hairy. Western USA.

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[–] Noodle07@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Til I'm a carpet beetle larva

[–] Jojowski@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 day ago

Lucky you, sounds like a chill lifestyle