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05-JUN-2012 Christine Hanrahan

Click beetle (Melanotus sp.)

Mer Bleue area

Found this rather large beetle (large for a click beetle that is) resting on a leaf. It was nearly 1/2" long. I find click beetles very difficultto ID but thanks to Blaine, I have learned that it is in the genus Melanotus.

Click beetles get their name from the clicking sound they make when they right themselves from an upside down position. Mostly they feed on pollen, or in many cases, on aphids.

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Blaine 25-Feb-2015 20:36
this is genus Melantous
Guest 07-Dec-2012 23:03
he looks massif.
janescottcumming07-Dec-2012 02:20
Great close up of this Clicker. V
Karen Stuebing06-Dec-2012 22:30
Now, that you've explained the name, I will be turning these upside down all the time. :) Super detailed capture of this one. V.
MarcViskens06-Dec-2012 17:48
very nice macro Christine
Marc
globalgadabout06-Dec-2012 15:57
macro magic...that is an excellent shot of this shiny forager..
J. Scott Coile06-Dec-2012 15:12
Very intricate detail.
Jim Coffman06-Dec-2012 14:57
Excellent detailed capture!
Stephanie06-Dec-2012 14:48
Pollen and aphid eaters? Send 'em in my direction!
Super capture of this beetles details Christine! V
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