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Alaus Oculatus
Large beetle with huge eyespots on the pronotum. they make a loud clicking sound and can jump as high as 6 inches if turned on their back. They are considered a beneficial insect because their larvae, wireworms, are voracious predators.
On a bridge rail over a creek in a city park.
Spotted on Jun 18, 2015
Submitted on Jun 19, 2015
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I love finding these! Great shots