Do you know what this is?
I learned today; it is an Eyed Elater.
A clicking beetle. It will also 'snap' upright if it is turned on his back-pretty impressive!
I bet you would jump if it popped at you, too! I certainly did!
Sunday, June 3, 2018
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Never seen one, don't think I want to! LOL
ReplyDeleteI've seen them - I think they are cool. HOping you are feeling better.....
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen one of those. Was it in your yard?
ReplyDeleteInteresting, but I'd rather see it in photos than in person.
ReplyDeleteI started out thinking it was some kind of sewing tool! I have never seen a bug like that.
ReplyDeleteI've seen those before. They scare me to death but they really are sweet little bugs.
ReplyDeleteNeat!
ReplyDeleteew. Bugs are not my favorite things. Especially en masse. When those Nat GEO films start with colonies of ants and beetles...uh my stomach turns. That ones new to me!
ReplyDeleteWe have smaller varieties of these beetles. We always called them click beetles, and as a kid, I delighted in turning them over to watch them right themselves. If you're brave enough, you can also gently hold their body, and they'll click..
ReplyDeleteHow big is this? It looks huge in the picture! 😳
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