Eyed elator ( Alaus oculatus ), a click beetle by larose forest photos

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25-JUN-2008	Christine Hanrahan

Eyed elator (Alaus oculatus), a click beetle

These large click beetles are quite amazing. I have only ever seen this one, sadly, but I keep looking. They are not rare, just difficult to find. They are about 35-45 mm in length. According to Bug Guide, the adults perhaps nectar on flowers or sip plant juice, but the larvae eat grubs of wood-boring beetles.

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victorswan		28-May-2016 15:57
Excellent close-up with great details of this interesting beetle, Fascinating Christine BV

Graeme		06-Aug-2013 22:47
Its markings are amazing as is this superb close up, Christine. Another wonder from the insect world.BBV

Karen Stuebing		19-Mar-2013 21:27
I agree this beetle is quite impressive in size and markings. V.

Pierre		19-Mar-2013 16:32
Une espèce assez particulière avec ses deux grands yeux, une image splendide! V

Esa Ervasti		19-Mar-2013 14:13
Amazing beetle indeed. Enormous false eyes!

Tom LeRoy		19-Mar-2013 13:20
Excellent close-up with great details of this interesting beetle! V

Guest		19-Mar-2013 13:19
Scary, needs a good polishing.

Marcia Colelli		19-Mar-2013 12:27
Interesting find. Nice close up and detailed capture V

Patrick Goossens		19-Mar-2013 09:22
A strange appearance, I never seen anything like it. You captured the typical features very good.

Torben Jorgensen		19-Mar-2013 08:48
Impressive click beetle. Nice find and capture. V

Irene Wehrli		19-Mar-2013 08:02
Impressive creature - wonderfully presented! Irene

John Reynolds LRPS		19-Mar-2013 06:25
Fascinating. Well captured. V.

Kay		19-Mar-2013 06:11
How beautifully camougflaged and interesting little critter. V

globalgadabout		19-Mar-2013 03:54
the beetle is captivating, and the weathered leaf too...astonishing image...V

Don Mottershead		19-Mar-2013 03:51
Excellent capture of this critter.

Hank Vander Velde		19-Mar-2013 02:07
Nice shot Christine and good info.

Jean D		19-Mar-2013 01:56
Spectacular find and quite an interesting shot. ~V

Carl Carbone		19-Mar-2013 01:45
Beautiful capture. We get them in the house here, but I'm not sure they are this variety. Ours are just brown.

Chris		19-Mar-2013 00:59
They would be a useful addition for us - they could come and eat the long-horn grubs that do the damage here!

Dan the Man		19-Mar-2013 00:37
Very interesting creature! Thank you for this information and photograph! v

Walter Otto Koenig		18-Mar-2013 23:55
Amazing markings it looks quite menacing in this image. Very interesting information. "V"

Cindi Smith		18-Mar-2013 23:31
Wow, they look like aligator bugs. Cool!

Ann Cleeves		18-Mar-2013 23:04
An amazing find and capture.....well done! A strange looking insect with those markings.

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