Turns out to be the "Ten-lined June Beetle". They are rather large in size (for an insect), some growing to sizes as large as an 1¼ inches or more. They are attracted to light and feed off the needles of coniferous trees. They can make a hissing sound when touched or otherwise disturbed. Our specimen was about 2 inches long and didn't make a peep. These big beetles come out in June or July in the Northwest.
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