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two of these found within a week - Alaus oculatus
Copyright © 2009 njbugquest

two of these found within a week - Alaus oculatus
Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
May 24, 2009
Size: approx. 6cm
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Contributed by njbugquest on 25 May, 2009 - 10:27am
Last updated 12 June, 2009 - 10:14am

Alaus oculatus - Eyed Click Beetle
I believe that's an eyed click beetle. They're neat looking critters. Nice find.
… Andrew Williams, 25 May, 2009 - 10:30am login or register to post comments

 
yes, sure
common on dead pines around here in neNJ
… v belov, 25 May, 2009 - 3:34pm login or register to post comments

 
Yep
Reminded me I forgot to post this little feller

… Robert Lord Zimlich, 25 May, 2009 - 1:57pm login or register to post comments

 
good angle
That's a nice shot, angle for the subject, both images. Now I need to find one :)

I just now figured out that I should have been inserting hyperlinks for image references vs. text "links"
… Andrew Williams, 25 May, 2009 - 2:09pm login or register to post comments

 
So Much Easier
Thumb link is the easiest way inside BG. BTW the low angle, side shot shows the real eyes.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 25 May, 2009 - 2:33pm login or register to post comments

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