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This is a cellphone shot, and there was no quarter next to it to give you a sense of scale, but believe me, this is one cool insect.
Photographed about an hour away in NY State last week.
What is it?
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I agree; the Alaus adulates or click beetle. I’ve seen in Lansdale, PA at the Wentz farm.
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Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus)
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Barbara
I agree; the Alaus adulates or click beetle. I’ve seen in Lansdale, PA at the Wentz farm.
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Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus)