Dug up this massive, alien-looking bug while turning the soil. It has a huge bald head, thick legs, and a striped abdomen. It looks terrifying. What is it?

1. Meet the Jerusalem Cricket: The ‘Alien’ Bug in Your Garden

The Jerusalem cricket, also known as ‘Stenopelmatus fuscus,’ is a member of the Stenopelmatidae family. Despite its name, it is neither a true cricket nor is it native to Jerusalem. These insects are primarily found in western United States and parts of Mexico.