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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a 50cmX50cmX30cm tank with fake flora inside and a light source over the tank. Only 50 specimens of the object are to be stored in the same tank at a time with others of the same sex. Attempts to assist in mating of specimens are strictly forbidden, and anyone caught doing so will be severely reprimanded. An increase or decrease of numbers is to be reported immediately to either a Researcher or the Senior Researcher. SCP-XXXX is also forbidden from being exposed to more than 30,000 volts. The object is to be fed Malacosoma americanum 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is about One Hundred (100) specimens of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis for males and the larvae of Pseudolaureola atlantica for females. The specimen is noted to be very aggressive, more so after mating, and is a carnivorous creature, however it also feeds on electricity. It attaches to an object, usually car batteries and other items with high voltage, and absorbs electricity through usage of its spines, which are very flexible and can stretch to about 7 centimeters. The specimen was discovered after a noted increase of power outages in ████, Michigan, where it was discovered attached to a circuit breaker and an entomologist was called to examine it. Once the entomologist discovered its abilities, the Foundation was contacted and both the entomologist and the family whom discovered it were administered Class A amnesiacs once specimens were collected.
Mating season begins every 6 months, primarily in June and December, during which females will search for more electrical sources that will be used to nourish eggs they will be carrying at the time. Once enough electricity has been absorbed, females will then proceed to look for a mate, feeding on other insects to prevent starvation of themselves and malnutrition of the eggs. Once the eggs have been fertilized, females quickly become more aggressive. If aggravated, the specimen releases a low whistling noise, during which it is advised to move away as quickly as possible. Soon after the whistling begins, the specimen bursts, releasing its eggs onto the ground.
After a period of 3-5 weeks, the eggs will hatch, and the growth cycle of the larvae is completed within 4 weeks. Furthermore, it has been noted that if the specimen absorbs 30,000 volts or more at a single time, it will burst prematurely, whether it is carrying eggs or not. This characteristic is found in both males and females, however only females will be aggressive post-mating.
Currently, about 2500 specimens are being stored at the time of writing this.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a 50cmX50cmX30cm tank with fake flora inside and a light source over the tank. Only 50 specimens of the object are to be stored in the same tank at a time with others of the same sex. Attempts to assist in mating of specimens are strictly forbidden, and anyone caught doing so will be severely reprimanded. An increase or decrease of numbers is to be reported immediately to either a Researcher or the Senior Researcher. SCP-XXXX is also forbidden from being exposed to more than 30,000 volts. The object is to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum1 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is about One Hundred (100) specimens of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis2 for males and the larvae of Pseudolaureola atlantica3 for females. The specimen is noted to be very aggressive, more so after mating, and is a carnivorous creature, however it also feeds on electricity. Using elastic spines, it attaches to electronics with high voltage and absorbs energy through the spines. The specimen was discovered after an increase of power outages in ████, Michigan, where it was discovered attached to a circuit breaker and an entomologist was called to examine it. Once the entomologist discovered its abilities, the Foundation was contacted and both the entomologist and the family whom discovered it were administered Class C amnestics once specimens were collected.
Mating season begins every 6 months, primarily in June and December, during which females will search for more electrical sources that will be used to nourish eggs they will be carrying at the time. Once enough electricity has been absorbed, females will then proceed to look for a mate, feeding on other insects to prevent starvation of themselves and malnutrition of the eggs. Other wandering females are also able to transfer energy to each other through contact of the spines. Once the eggs have been fertilized, females quickly become more aggressive. If aggravated, the specimen releases a low whistling noise, during which it is advised to move away as quickly as possible. Soon after the whistling begins, the specimen bursts, releasing its eggs onto the ground.
After a period of 3-5 weeks, the eggs will hatch, and the growth cycle of the larvae is completed within 4 weeks. Furthermore, it has been noted that if the specimen absorbs 30,000 volts or more at a single time, it will burst prematurely, whether it is carrying eggs or not. This characteristic is found in both males and females, however only females will be aggressive post-mating. It must be noted that if any contact is made with the fluid that is released after bursting, the eggs will burrow into human skin, and once the eggs hatch the larvae will consume the subject from the inside out. The only way to prevent this is to undergo intensive surgery starting at the site of contact, and the chance of success is 20%.
Currently, about 2500 specimens are being stored at the time of writing this.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a tank with fake flora inside and a light source over the tank. Only 50 specimens are to be stored in the same tank at a time with others of the same sex. SCP-XXXX is to not engage in mating rituals or to be exposed to objects that emit more than 30,000 volts. Specimens are to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum4 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is about one hundred (100) specimens of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis5. The specimens are noted to be very aggressive, more so after mating, and is a carnivorous creature, however it also feeds on electricity. Using elastic spines, it attaches to electronics with high voltage and absorbs energy through the spines. The specimens were discovered after an increase of power outages in ████, Michigan, where it was discovered attached to a circuit breaker and an entomologist was called to examine it. Once the entomologist discovered its abilities, the Foundation was contacted and both the entomologist and the family whom discovered it were administered Class C amnestics once specimens were collected.
Mating season begins once every 6 months, primarily in June and December, during which females will search for more electrical sources that will be used to nourish eggs they will be carrying at the time. Insects will be consumed instead in areas where electricity is scarce. Other specimens are able to transfer energy to each other through contact of the spines. Once enough electricity has been absorbed, females will then proceed to look for a mate. After the eggs have been fertilized, females quickly become more aggressive. If aggravated, the specimen releases a low whistling vocalization. Soon after the whistling begins, the specimen bursts, releasing its eggs onto the ground. After a period of 3-5 weeks, the eggs will hatch, and the growth cycle of the larvae is completed within 4 weeks. Furthermore, it has been found that if a specimen absorbs 30,000 volts or more at a single time, it will burst prematurely, whether it is carrying eggs or not. This characteristic is found in both males and females, however only females will be aggressive post-mating. It must be noted that if any contact is made with the fluid that is released after bursting, the eggs will burrow into human skin, and once the eggs hatch the larvae will consume the subject from the inside out. The only way to prevent this is to undergo intensive surgery starting at the site(s) of contact.
Currently, about 2500 specimens are being stored at the time of writing this.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a tank measuring 50x50x30 centimeters with a light source emitting no more than 1100 lumens raised above it 2 meters high. The light source is to be attached to a breaker that will automatically shut down if the voltage exceeds 30,000 volts within 5 seconds. Wiring must be checked daily to ensure no damage has come to it. 50 same sex specimens are to cohabit one tank each. The tank must be filled with false flora, including Bryophyta6 and Osmunda claytoniana7. Specimens are to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum8 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is about two-thousand five-hundred (2,500) specimens of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis9. It typically feeds on weaker insects and will absorb electricity from high voltage objects. Using elastic spines, it attaches to said objects and absorbs energy through the spines. The specimens were discovered after a significant increase of power outages in ████, Michigan, where it was discovered attached to a circuit breaker. Foundation resources intercepted a request for an entomologist and dispatched Mobile Task Force Lambda-12 "Pest Control" for intelligence gathering. Once the anomalous abilities were discovered, MTF Lambda-12 relocated specimens to Site-██ and applied amnestics to the entomologist and anyone else involved with the discovery of SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX is easily agitated, more so females after the mating season. Mating season has been recorded to begin every 5 1/2 months. It most notably occurs in the months of June and December, however other months have been recorded to have mating seasons occur. Females will proceed to locate high voltage objects to nourish themselves and eggs they will carry at the time. How the specimens are able to locate said objects is still unknown. In areas where electricity is scarce, females will feed on insects instead, mostly ones that have little defenses or strength. Once they have absorbed enough electricity/consumed enough insects, females will begin to migrate in order to locate males. In the event of starvation, females will cease migration to search for more objects and prey, and resume migration once they have been fully nourished. After eggs have been fertilized, females will become extremely aggressive, sometimes inciting fights without provocation. If agitated to a certain point, the specimen will quickly begin to swell and release a low hissing noise. If the agitator does not move away quickly enough, the specimen will then burst, releasing fluid on which eggs are being carried. Eggs will hatch within 4 weeks, and the growth cycle of the larvae is about 2-5 weeks. Furthermore, it is found that exposing a specimen to a voltage exceeding 30,000 volts, they will burst prematurely, whether eggs are fertilized or not.
Foreword: During the retrieval of SCP-XXXX, a member of MTF Lambda-12 agitated a previously-mated female and had fluid be released onto his hand, which was not covered by the proper protective gear. Recorded below are the effects of the fluid.
<Begin Research Log-XXXX>
4/28/20██: Three days after application of fluid. Subject went to the medbay for an examination of a rash that had appeared that morning. Dr. Smithy prescribed rash cream to be used for 3 days each morning and evening. Subject remarked that the itching sensation was alleviated, however the rash itself was not healed.
5/02/20██: 8 days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after a persistent pain in his palm, however the doctor was unable to find anything wrong with the subject. Regardless, the subject was prescribed painkillers and sent on his way.
5/09/20██: 14 days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after his hand had gone numb and the rest of his arm was reported to have been wracked with pain. Subject went under intensive surgery, and the doctor had found numerous accounts of internal bleeding and nerve damage. The subject was hospitalized.
5/15/20██: 20 days after application of fluid. Subject's whole arm was reported to have gone numb and his chest was wracked with pain. Further examination revealed that there had been a larvae inside of his arm, consuming the muscle and nerves. Larvae was quickly removed.
5/21/20██: 26 days after application of fluid. Subject found dead. Autopsy revealed more larvae inside of him that consumed the heart and lungs of the subject. About 200 specimens were removed and stored inside a tank, which soon grew to the adult form of SCP-XXXX.
Closing statement: Due to this unfortunate incident, SCP-XXXX is now to be prevented from engaging in mating cycles. If any specimens have escaped containment and are found mating, it is advised to kill them as quickly as possible.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in tanks measuring 50x50x30cm with a light source emitting no more than 1100 lumens raised above it 2 meters high. The light source is to be attached to a breaker that will automatically shut down if the voltage exceeds 30,000 volts within 5 seconds. Wiring must be checked every two days to ensure no damage has come to it. 50 same sex specimens are to cohabit one tank each. The tank must be filled with false flora, including Bryophyta10 and Osmunda claytoniana11. Specimens are to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum12 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is approximately two-thousand five-hundred (2,500) specimens of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis13. It typically feeds on weaker insects and will absorb electricity from electrical sources (i.e., cellular devices, televisions, etc). The specimens have elastic spines that can stretch up to 7 cm. Using these spines, it attaches to electrical devices and absorbs energy through the spines. The specimens were discovered after a significant increase of power outages in ████, Michigan, where it was discovered attached to a circuit breaker. Foundation resources intercepted a request for an entomologist and dispatched Mobile Task Force Lambda-12 "Pest Control" for intelligence gathering. Once the anomalous abilities were discovered, MTF Lambda-12 relocated specimens to Site-██ and applied amnestics to the entomologist and any other individuals involved with the discovery of SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX is easily agitated, more so females after the mating season. Mating season has been recorded to begin every 5 1/2 months. It most notably occurs in the months of June and December, however other months have been recorded to have mating seasons occur. Females will proceed to locate electrical devices to nourish themselves and eggs they will carry at the time. How the specimens are able to locate said objects is still unknown. In areas where electricity is scarce, females will feed on insects instead, mostly ones that have little defenses or are smaller in size. Once they have absorbed enough electricity/consumed enough insects, females will begin to migrate in order to locate males. In the event of starvation, females will cease migration to search for more objects and prey, and resume migration once they have been fully nourished.
After eggs have been fertilized, females will become extremely aggressive, sometimes inciting fights without provocation. If agitated to a certain point, the specimen will quickly begin to swell and release a low hissing noise. If the agitator does not move away quickly enough, the specimen will then burst, releasing fluid on which eggs are being carried. Eggs will hatch within 4 weeks, and the growth cycle of the larvae is about 2-5 weeks. Furthermore, it is found that exposing a specimen to a voltage exceeding 30,000 volts will cause them to burst prematurely, regardless of whether eggs have been fertilized or not.
Addendum:
Foreword: During the retrieval of SCP-XXXX, a member of MTF Lambda-12 agitated a previously-mated female and had fluid be released onto his hand, which was not covered by the proper protective gear. Recorded below are the effects of the fluid.
<Begin Research Log-XXXX>
4/28/20██: Three days after application of fluid. Subject went to the medbay for an examination of a rash that had appeared that morning. Dr. Smithy prescribed rash cream to be used for 3 days each morning and evening. Subject remarked that the itching sensation was alleviated, however the rash itself was not healed.
5/03/20██: Nine days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after a persistent pain in his palm, however the doctor was unable to find anything wrong with the subject. Regardless, the subject was prescribed painkillers and sent on his way.
5/10/20██: 15 days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after his hand had gone numb and the rest of his arm was reported to have been "wracked with pain." Doctor put him under intensive surgery and found numerous accounts of internal bleeding and nerve damage. A brain scan also revealed abnormal nerve impulses; messages were being sent to the arm, but messages were not being sent back to the brain. The subject was hospitalized.
5/15/20██: 20 days after application of fluid. Subject's whole arm was reported to have gone numb and his chest was filled with an intense, persistent pain. Further examination revealed that there had been a larva inside of his arm, consuming the muscle and nerves. Larva was quickly removed.
5/21/20██: 26 days after application of fluid. Subject found dead. Autopsy revealed more larvae inside of him that consumed the heart and lungs of the subject, more specifically the nerve endings. About 200 specimens were removed and stored inside tanks, which soon grew to the adult form of SCP-XXXX.
Closing statement: Further testing has revealed that larvae do not need a host in order to develop into the adult stage of SCP-XXXX. Regardless, the specimens are to be prevented from engaging in the mating cycles. Any specimens that have escaped containment and are found mating are to be terminated as quickly as possible.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in tanks measuring 50x50x30cm with a light source emitting no more than 1100 lumens raised above it 2 meters high. The light source is to be attached to a breaker that will automatically shut down if the voltage exceeds 30,000 volts within 5 seconds. Wiring must be checked every two days to ensure no damage has come to it. 50 same sex specimens are to cohabit one tank each. The tank must be filled with false flora, including Bryophyta14 and Osmunda claytoniana15. Specimens are to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum16 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is approximately two-thousand five-hundred (2,500) specimens of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis17. It typically feeds on weaker insects and will absorb electricity from electrical sources (i.e., cellular devices, televisions, etc). The specimens have elastic spines that can stretch up to 7 cm. Using these spines, it attaches to electrical devices and absorbs energy through the spines. Including using the energy as a source of food, testing has revealed that electricity is also used as a defense mechanism. Energy is stored in a small gland inside of the spines and is released when the specimen feels threatened. Voltage released ranges from 450 volts, enough to kill an insect, to 7.5 million volts, enough to render a human unconscious.
SCP-XXXX is easily agitated, more so females after the mating season. Mating season has been recorded to begin every 5 1/2 months. It most notably occurs in the months of June and December, however other months have been recorded to have mating seasons occur. Females will proceed to locate electrical devices to nourish themselves and eggs they will carry at the time. How the specimens are able to locate said objects is still unknown. In areas where electricity is scarce, females will feed on insects instead, mostly ones that have little defenses or are smaller in size. Once they have absorbed enough electricity/consumed enough insects, females will begin to migrate in order to locate males. In the event of starvation, females will cease migration to search for more objects and prey, and resume migration once they have been fully nourished.
After eggs have been fertilized, females will become extremely aggressive, sometimes inciting fights without provocation. If agitated to a certain point, the specimen will quickly begin to swell and release a low hissing noise. If the agitator does not move away quickly enough, the specimen will then burst, releasing fluid on which eggs are being carried. Eggs will hatch within 4 weeks, and the growth cycle of the larvae is about 2-5 weeks. Furthermore, it is found that exposing a specimen to a voltage exceeding 30,000 volts at a single time will cause them to burst prematurely, regardless of whether eggs have been fertilized or not.
Addendum 1: The specimens were discovered after a significant increase of power outages in ████, Michigan, where it was discovered attached to a circuit breaker. Foundation resources intercepted a request for an entomologist and dispatched Mobile Task Force Lambda-12 "Pest Control" for intelligence gathering. Once the anomalous abilities were discovered, MTF Lambda-12 relocated specimens to Site-██ and applied amnestics to the entomologist and any other individuals involved with the discovery of SCP-XXXX.
Addendum 2:
Foreword: During the retrieval of SCP-XXXX, a member of MTF Lambda-12 agitated a previously-mated female and had fluid be released onto his hand, which was not covered by the proper protective gear. Recorded below are the effects of the fluid.
<Begin Research Log-XXXX>
4/28/20██: Three days after application of fluid. Subject went to the medbay for an examination of a rash that had appeared that morning. Dr. Smithy prescribed rash cream to be used for 3 days each morning and evening. Subject remarked that the itching sensation was alleviated, however the rash itself was not healed.
5/03/20██: Nine days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after a persistent pain in his palm, however the doctor was unable to find anything wrong with the subject. Regardless, the subject was prescribed painkillers and sent on his way.
5/10/20██: 15 days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after his hand had gone numb and the rest of his arm was reported to have been "wracked with pain." Doctor put him under intensive surgery and found numerous accounts of internal bleeding and nerve damage. A brain scan also revealed abnormal nerve impulses; messages were being sent to the arm, but messages were not being sent back to the brain. The subject was stationed to the medbay and was placed under 24/7 medical observation
5/15/20██: 20 days after application of fluid. Subject's whole arm was reported to have gone numb and his neck was filled with an intense, persistent pain. Further examination revealed that there had been a larva inside of his arm, attached to a nerve ending. Larva was quickly removed.
5/21/20██: 26 days after application of fluid. Subject's neck had gone numb and was barely able to breathe. They were given an oxygen tank to assist in respiration. Another brain scan revealed that abnormal nerve impulses had greatly increased since the last neuroimaging session.
5/25/20██: 30 days after application of fluid. Subject became both physically and psychologically unresponsive. A brain scan revealed that the brain was being stimulated, however no action was being fulfilled. Surgery revealed larvae attached to the brain, thin spines extruding from their bodies. All larvae were removed, however the subject did not recover and has since been placed on life-support systems. After removal, the larvae were placed in tanks, and soon grew into the adult form of SCP-XXXX.
Closing statement: Further testing has revealed that the larvae absorbed the electrical impulses being released by the brain and sent to the nerves. Due to this incident, specimens are to be prevented from engaging in the mating cycles. Any specimens that have escaped containment and are found mating are to be terminated as quickly as possible.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in tanks measuring 50x50x30cm with a light source emitting no more than 1100 lumens raised above it 2 meters high. The light source is to be attached to a breaker that will automatically shut down if the voltage exceeds 30,000 volts within 5 seconds. Wiring must be checked every two days to ensure no damage has come to it. 50 same sex specimens are to cohabit one tank each. The tank must be filled with false flora, including Bryophyta18 and Osmunda claytoniana19. Specimens are to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum20 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX is approximately two-thousand five-hundred (2,500) specimens21 of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis22. It typically feeds on weaker insects and will absorb electricity from electrical sources (i.e., cellular devices, televisions, etc). The specimens have elastic spines that can stretch up to 7 cm. Using these spines, it attaches to electrical devices and absorbs energy through the spines. The spines release a shock similar to that of static electricity to communicate with other specimens. Including using the energy as a source of food, testing has revealed that electricity is also used as a defense mechanism. Energy is stored in a small gland inside of the spines and is released when the specimen feels threatened. There has been no observed cap on how many volts a single specimen can store, however voltage released ranges from 450 volts, enough to kill an insect, to 7.5 million volts, enough to render a human unconscious. Females have been observed to have black spines, while males have yellow spines of a similar color to that of the rest of their body.
SCP-XXXX is easily agitated, more so females after the mating season. Mating season has been recorded to begin every 5 1/2 months. It most notably occurs in the months of June and December, however other months have been recorded to have mating seasons occur. Females will proceed to locate electrical devices to nourish themselves and eggs they will carry at the time. How the specimens are able to locate said objects is still unknown. In areas where electricity is scarce, females will feed on insects instead, mostly ones that have little defenses or are smaller in size. Once they have absorbed enough electricity/consumed enough insects, females will begin to migrate in order to locate males. In the event of starvation, females will cease migration to search for more objects and prey, and resume migration once they have been fully nourished.
After eggs have been fertilized, females will become extremely aggressive, sometimes inciting fights without provocation. If agitated to a certain point, the specimen will quickly begin to swell and release a low hissing noise. If the agitator does not move away quickly enough, the specimen will then burst, releasing fluid on which eggs are being carried. Eggs will hatch within 4 weeks, and the growth cycle of the larvae is about 2-5 weeks. After repeated testing, it has been found that exposing a specimen to a voltage exceeding 30,000 volts at a single time will cause them to burst prematurely, regardless of whether eggs have been fertilized or not.
Addendum 1: The specimens were discovered after an infestation in the city of Irvine, California. This resulted in widespread technological failure of cellular devices, medical and factory equipment, and numerous other devices. A number of specimens were discovered attached to said devices, and their odd behavior brought them to the attention of the Foundation. An on-site entomologist was dispatched to conduct examination and research. Once the anomalous abilities were discovered, MTF Lambda-12 "Pest Control" relocated specimens to Site-██ and applied amnestics to any civilians and non-Foundation personnel involved with the discovery of SCP-XXXX.
A chemical analysis of a specimen has revealed that SCP-XXXX was artificially created, though whether its creation was intentional or accidental and the whereabouts of its creator have yet to be discovered.
Addendum 2:
Foreword: During the inital retrieval of SCP-XXXX, a member of MTF Lambda-12 agitated a previously-mated female, causing it to burst. Fluid was released onto his hand, which permeated through his glove. Recorded below are the effects of the fluid.
<Begin Research Log-XXXX>
4/28/20██: Three days after application of fluid. Subject went to the medbay for an examination of a rash that had appeared that morning. Dr. Smithy prescribed rash cream to be used for 3 days each morning and evening. Subject remarked that the itching sensation was alleviated, however the rash itself was not healed.
5/03/20██: Nine days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after a persistent pain in his palm, however the doctor was unable to find anything wrong with the subject. Regardless, the subject was prescribed painkillers and sent on his way.
5/10/20██: 15 days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after his hand had gone numb and the rest of his arm was reported to have been "wracked with pain." Doctor placed subject under anesthetic and performed invasive surgery, during which he found numerous accounts of internal bleeding and nerve damage. A brain scan also revealed abnormal nerve impulses; messages were being sent to the arm, but messages were not being sent back to the brain. The subject was stationed to the medbay and was placed under 24/7 medical observation
5/15/20██: 20 days after application of fluid. Subject's whole arm was reported to have gone numb and his neck was filled with an intense, persistent pain. Further examination revealed that there had been a larva inside of his arm, attached to a nerve ending. Larva was quickly removed.
5/21/20██: 26 days after application of fluid. Subject's neck had gone numb and was unable to breathe. They were given an oxygen tank and to assist in respiration. Another brain scan revealed that abnormal nerve impulses had greatly increased since the last neuroimaging session.
5/25/20██: 30 days after application of fluid. Subject became both physically and psychologically unresponsive. A brain scan revealed that the brain was being stimulated, however no action was being fulfilled. Surgery revealed larvae attached to the brain, thin spines extruding from their bodies. All larvae were removed, however the subject did not recover and has since been placed on life-support systems. After removal, the larvae were placed in tanks, and soon grew into the adult form of SCP-XXXX.
Closing statement: Further testing has revealed that the larvae absorbed the electrical impulses being released by the brain and sent to the nerves. Any specimens that have escaped containment and are found mating are to be terminated as quickly as possible.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in tanks measuring 50x50x30cm with a light source emitting no more than 1100 lumens raised above it 2 meters high. The light source is to be attached to a breaker that will automatically shut down if the voltage exceeds 30,000 volts within 5 seconds. Wiring must be checked every two days to ensure no damage has come to it. 50 same sex specimens are to cohabit one tank each. The tank must be filled with false flora, including Bryophyta23 and Osmunda claytoniana24. Specimens are to be fed 1 serving of Malacosoma americanum25 3 times daily, or other such insects that have been approved by the Foundation (see Document-XXXX-A). Mating cycles are to be observed within controlled environments in order to prevent the extinction of specimens within Site-██.
Description: SCP-XXXX is approximately two-thousand five-hundred (2,500) specimens26 of an insect resembling the larvae of Epilachna borealis27. It typically feeds on weaker insects and will absorb electricity from electrical sources (i.e., cellular devices, televisions, etc). The specimens have elastic spines that can stretch up to 7 cm. Using these spines, it attaches to electrical devices and absorbs energy through the spines. The spines release a shock similar to that of static electricity to communicate with other specimens. Including using the energy as a source of food, testing has revealed that electricity is also used as a defense mechanism. Energy is stored in a small gland inside of the spines and is released when the specimen feels threatened. There has been no recorded cap on how many volts a single specimen can store, however voltage released ranges from 450 volts, enough to kill an insect, to 7.5 million volts, enough to render a human unconscious. Females have been observed to have black spines, while males have yellow spines of a similar color to that of the rest of their body.
SCP-XXXX is easily agitated, more so females after the mating season. Mating season has been recorded to begin every 5 1/2 months. It most notably occurs in the months of June and December, however other months have been recorded to have mating seasons occur. Females will proceed to locate electrical devices to nourish themselves and eggs they will carry at the time. How the specimens are able to locate said objects is still unknown. In areas where electricity is scarce, females will feed on insects instead, mostly ones that have little defenses or are smaller in size. Once they have absorbed enough electricity/consumed enough insects, females will begin to migrate in order to locate males. In the event of starvation, females will cease migration to search for more objects and prey, and resume migration once they have been fully nourished.
After eggs have been fertilized, females will become extremely aggressive towards large animals, sometimes inciting fights without provocation. If agitated to a certain point, the specimen will quickly begin to swell and release a low hissing noise. If the agitator does not move away quickly enough, the specimen will then burst, releasing fluid on which eggs are being carried. Eggs will hatch within 4 weeks, and the growth cycle of the larvae is about 2-5 weeks. These larvae have been observed to be parasitic, feeding off of the neural impulses of other animals, primarily mammals and birds. After the larvae have reached an adequate size, the specimens will [REDACTED] and enter the pupal stage, forming a chrysalis typically on low-hanging plants and branches. After a period of two weeks, the specimens will exit the chrysalis as the adult form of SCP-XXXX. After repeated testing, it has been found that exposing a specimen to a voltage exceeding 30,000 volts at a single time will cause them to burst prematurely, regardless of whether eggs have been fertilized or not. Furthermore, if no host for the eggs has been found, the female will lay eggs in areas close to electrical sources, such as breaker boxes or generators. Eggs that have been laid in this way will typically hatch after 6 weeks, likely due to the lack of a consistent source of warmth or electricity.
Addendum 1: The specimens were discovered after an infestation in the city of Irvine, California. This resulted in widespread technological failure of cellular devices, medical and factory equipment, and numerous other devices. A number of specimens were discovered attached to said devices, and their odd behavior brought them to the attention of the Foundation. An on-site entomologist was dispatched to conduct examination and research. Once the anomalous abilities were discovered, MTF Lambda-12 "Pest Control" relocated specimens to Site-██ and applied amnestics to any civilians and non-Foundation personnel involved with the discovery of SCP-XXXX.
A genetic analysis of a specimen has revealed that SCP-XXXX is near identical in genetic make-up of Epilachna borealis. Whether this is the direct result of a mutation caused artificially or naturally is unknown.
Addendum 2:
Foreword: During the inital retrieval of SCP-XXXX, a member of MTF Lambda-12 agitated a previously-mated female and had fluid be released onto his hand, which permeated through his glove. Recorded below are the effects of the fluid.
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4/28/20██: Three days after application of fluid. Subject went to the medbay for an examination of a rash that had appeared that morning. Dr. Smithy prescribed rash cream to be used for 3 days each morning and evening. Subject remarked that the itching sensation was alleviated, however the rash itself was not healed.
5/03/20██: Nine days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after a persistent pain in his palm, however the doctor was unable to find anything wrong with the subject. Regardless, the subject was prescribed painkillers and sent on his way.
5/10/20██: 15 days after application of fluid. Subject visited medbay again after his hand had gone numb and the rest of his arm was reported to have been "wracked with pain." Doctor put him under intensive surgery and found numerous accounts of internal bleeding and nerve damage. A brain scan also revealed abnormal nerve impulses; messages were being sent to the arm, but messages were not being sent back to the brain. The subject was stationed to the medbay and was placed under 24/7 medical observation
5/15/20██: 20 days after application of fluid. Subject's whole arm was reported to have gone numb and his neck was filled with an intense, persistent pain. Further examination revealed that there had been a larva inside of his arm, attached to a nerve ending. Larva was quickly removed.
5/21/20██: 26 days after application of fluid. Subject's neck had gone numb and was barely able to breathe. They were given an oxygen tank to assist in respiration. Another brain scan revealed that abnormal nerve impulses had greatly increased since the last neuroimaging session.
5/25/20██: 30 days after application of fluid. Subject became both physically and psychologically unresponsive. A brain scan revealed that the brain was being stimulated, however no action was being fulfilled. Surgery revealed larvae attached to the brain, thin spines extruding from their bodies. All larvae were removed, however the subject did not recover and has since been placed on life-support systems. After removal, the larvae were placed in tanks, and soon grew into the adult form of SCP-XXXX.
Closing statement: Further testing has revealed that the larvae absorbed the electrical impulses being released by the brain and sent to the nerves. Due to this incident, specimens are to be observed when undergoing regulated mating cycles. Any specimens that have escaped containment and are found mating are to be terminated as quickly as possible.