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20140617.The.Scream.Bug.jpg - Alaus oculatus

20140617.The.Scream.Bug.jpg - Alaus oculatus
Cambridge/Fresh Pond Reservation, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
June 17, 2014
Size: one inch plus

Moved
Moved from Texas Click Beetle.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Pretty sure that's an Eastern
Pretty sure that's an Eastern Eyed Click Beetle.

One of the
Click beetles! I have never seen one of these false eyed bugs!

 
Click Beetle video
Here's a video showing what Click Beetles do that gives them their name:

https://flic.kr/p/o2dxNt

 
Alaus oculatus

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