What sort of insect is a devil's coach-horse?

The Devil's coach-horse is a common beetle in Europe, sometimes called the Cocktail beetle due to the shape of its tail. According to British folklore, the Devil's coach-horse beetle ate the core of Eve's apple from the Biblical book of Genesis, and that anyone who crushes such beetle is forgiven seven sins.

Whilst the beetle is very common in Europe, it is also found in North Africa, the Americas and parts of Australasia. They prefer damp conditions, such as under logs, stones or fallen leaves.

Devil's coach-horse beetles grow to between 20 and 32 mm (0.8 and 1.3 in) in length. They are capable of flight, but rarely use their wings. They are covered with fine, black hairs, and have strong, pincer-like jaws. They also emit a foul-smelling odour when threatened.