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Containment procedures currently in place: SCP-XXXX is currently contained in a large terrarium cell in sector 05 of Site-13. Any insect part of the swarm is not permitted to be transported from cell to cell without the queen. The current containment unit used to transport SCP-XXXX is a 166.37500 cubic meter silicon carbide case, outfitted with filters to allow SCP-XXXX to breathe. The case is only allowed to be opened once the SCP is inside of the enclosure, and the Personnel who open it are required to wear protective body armor, preventing a bite from the insects.
Description
SCP-XXXX is not one single organism, but roughly 500 small insects, with one queen controlling the hive. The creatures look similar to a beetle of the family Scarabaeidae, although a handful of defining features separates these insects from others in the Scarab beetle family. SCP-XXXX drones are a deep royal purple. They have four lamellate antennae, rather than the standard two. The reasoning for the extra antennae is that they use these to receive orders from their queen. The final feature of the SCP-XXXX drones is the two small pincers at the bottom of the head. Experimentation with these pincers has shown that these pincers release a chemical that hijacks the prey's brain, causing them to become part of the Hive mind, and part of SCP-XXXX. Before the current containment procedures were put in place, multiple Class-D personnel attempted to approach SCP-XXXX, and were consequentially taken over by the hive mind. These personnel were transported to cells further away from SCP-XXXX, weakening their connection to the queen. These former class-d personnel were then categorized as SCP-XXXX-2. A description of the queen has not been released, as we are unable to separate her from the rest of the hive. We do know that killing the queen may completely shut down the body of the drones, but we are unable to confirm.
Background information
SCP-XXXX was discovered by Doctor [Redacted] in the forests of [Redacted], Wisconsin. We know that this is unusual, seeing as Scarab beetles are not common place in the midwest. There have been only two recorded hives, and one was destroyed after taking over multiple personnel in the attempted securing of it.
Behaviors
SCP-XXXX's drones enclose around the queen, preventing Personnel from being able to look at her. Inside of the terrarium, SCP-XXXX drones feed mostly on leaves and roots. We are unable to confirm if they are complete herbivores, as no complete research has been done on their diet.
This concludes the briefing.
