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Alaus oculatus
Large and impressive specimen. About 2-inches in length from top to bottom. Unique "eyes" on the pronotum. It's elytra looked like it was dipped in powdered sugar.
This one was found on a tree in a friend's backyard, located above a small woodpile.
This is the only time I've ever seen this species. I had never even heard of this beetle before, but it was one of the most impressive insects I've ever seen. I assumed that it was just covered in pollen, but apparently that's just the look of this beetle!
Spotted on Jun 10, 2019
Submitted on Sep 29, 2019
2 Comments
Nice catch Brady. I appreciate the notes, too.
Great. Looks fairly large.. and watching you. :-)