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Alaus oculatus
Alaus oculatus is a species of click beetle. It is 25–45 millimeters in length. It is found in Central and North America. Their diet consists of nectar and plant juice. The larva's diet consists of grubs and wood-boring beetles.
Radnor Lake, Tennessee.
I've been hoping to find one of these guys ever since I saw a photo of one in my field guide! I was taking photos of a pair of mating skinks when this one appeared & I think I'm probably responsible for saving its life as one of the skinks started to pursue it but saw me & changed its mind!
Spotted on May 2, 2012
Submitted on May 3, 2012
12 Comments
Thank you md!
what a cool pattern. Awesome find - thanks for sharing
I was stoked to spot him Carol - I just wish I had been fast enough to get the shot of the skink chasing him! Unfortunately it was really dark so I had to use flash & it's upset the color balance.
Oh cool! Never knew such a thing existed!
Gracias harsuame!
Thanks Ashish! I'm assuming the "eyes" are some kind of defense against predators.
Nice shot... true learning here...
Grandes ojos genial imitación
Thanks Guys!
Awesome creature !
The first time I saw one I thought it was dead and something had happened to its eyes. It's a weird-looking insect (to me).
Thanks Gerardo!
Wow very cool Karen :)