Weird moth or something....

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islandtimes HOLMDEL, NJ May 31, 2013

I have never seen this insect before and am curious about it. Anyone recognize it? Thanks (New Jersey).

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 31, 2013

I am pretty sure that is called the Eyed Elater, alaus oculatus, a click beetle


http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/beneficials/beneficial-52_big-eyed_elater.htm

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islandtimes HOLMDEL, NJ Jun 01, 2013

Thank you, very interesting insect.....just kinda creepy looking.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jun 01, 2013

You are most welcome. A neat thing about click beetles.....if they land on their back, they have the ability to "click" their exoskeleton which allows them to flip over and upright themselves....

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