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Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle

Alaus oculatus

Photo by dferris
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Field Notes

Description:

Large black beetle (~1-2 in) with 2 large spots on it's back, surrounded by white rings. Found underneath the bark on a decaying snag.

Habitat:

Deciduous Forest

Reference Links:

Species Alaus oculatus - Eyed Click Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern eyed click beetle

Alaus oculatus

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MrsPbio
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Comments (5)
dferris
Nope, no problem. I just never got around to changing it! Thanks
MrsPbio
(Hope I didn't steal anyone's thunder.... just made your ID "official"... :) )
dferris
Comparing the pictures I would say you are right about it being A. occulatus. Thank You.
ThomasCaelifera
This is either Alaus oculatus or Alaus melanops. I'm leaning toward A. oculatus.

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Life of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois
Photographed
PublishedMay 14, 2016

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