Eyed Elater click beetle

Started by timchandler, 05/22/2005 11:54PM

Posted 05/22/2005 11:54PM Opening Post

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This guy was moving along and didn't want his picture taken, I only got to take 4 quick photos and this was the best. A beautiful big beetle, about 2" long.

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Posted 05/24/2005 02:33AM #1

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Now that's a big beetle!
Those fake eyes probably intimidate the predators.

Nice catch.
Robert W.

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There's no substitute for fine glass!

Posted 05/24/2005 04:25AM #2

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Wow, haven't seen a click beetle since I lived down in Miami. Very cool! smile

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Posted 05/25/2005 01:49AM #3

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Tim, is the same bug? I shot this a few months ago, it was about 2" long, but I dont recall seeing the "eyes" on its back

http://www.nightshooter.com/D60/Animals/bugs/slides/IMG_5143_bug.html

James

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Posted 05/25/2005 02:40AM #4

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One of my favorite beetles!

Jeff

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