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Click BeetlesI have never seen a bug like this. What is it?
May 29, 2010
Found outside on the driveway.
Curious
Middle Tennessee
Eyed Elater
Dear Curious,
Your beetle is a Click Beetle known as an Eyed Elater. The “eyes” are actually eyespots to fool a predator into thinking that the tasty beetle is actually a much larger creature and a potential threat. We have received several identification requests for Eyed Elaters this week, but your photo was by far the most clear.
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