Weird Bug in Dubia Farm

[CamranT]

I just added some nymphs and adults to my farm and I spotted this in my colony. I don't know if it was there from before or from the new batch but I have no idea what it is.
It didn't do much, didn't move at all really. I removed it already and couldn't find any others.
Anyone have more experience and know what this is? Is it harmful?

 

[EpicEpic]

A CATERPILLAR?!

 

[CamranT]

A CATERPILLAR?!

I really hope its only a caterpillar

 

[moricollins]

A CATERPILLAR?!

don't think it's a caterpillar.
Almost Looks like it's what we call a house centipede up here. Scutigera coleoptrata

 

[PidderPeets]

It's the larvae of a dermestid beetle of some sort. People use them in cleanup crews, so probably a species they use for that. They feed on dead organic matter, such as dead roaches.

 

[EpicEpic]

don't think it's a caterpillar.
Almost Looks like it's what we call a house centipede up here. Scutigera coleoptrata

No way! I know those guys WELL! Used to live in a floor level apartment in NYC and at any given night could see 5 or 6 on the wall. These guys are FAAAAAST.

 

[EpicEpic]

It's the larvae of a dermestid beetle of some sort. People use them in cleanup crews, so probably a species they use for that. They feed on dead organic matter, such as dead roaches.

Turned out BETTER than a Caterpillar!

 

[moricollins]

It's the larvae of a dermestid beetle of some sort. People use them in cleanup crews, so probably a species they use for that. They feed on dead organic matter, such as dead roaches.

On closer inspection, this is what I think it is too

 

[PidderPeets]

Turned out BETTER than a Caterpillar!

Agree to disagree I like caterpillars; these guys not so much. There's nothing particularly wrong with them if you keep them contained. But they can cause damage to clothing, furnishings, taxidermy/dead insect collections, and even books if allowed to roam free and cause trouble.

But I'm biased because I have a soft spot for caterpillars. Lol

 

[CamranT]

Part of me wishes I didn't get rid of it.. Thank you so much everyone!