Outdoor Ontario

Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Moira on June 08, 2011, 09:44:46 PM

Title: RFI - Insect I.D.
Post by: Moira on June 08, 2011, 09:44:46 PM

This bug hit me in the head and stuck in my hair.  I was quite surprised when I got a look at it.  I only had a chance for 2 quick pictures and it flew away.  Looks like a martian (lol).  Does anyone know what it is?  Thank you!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/5813850988_a224729f69_z.jpg)

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Post by: Reuven_M on June 08, 2011, 09:47:34 PM

Alaus oculatus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaus_oculatus) I believe

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Post by: Bluffs Birder on June 08, 2011, 09:48:56 PM

Hi Moira,

That's an Eastern Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus).  Nice find!  Haven't seen one in years.

Walter

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Post by: Moira on June 08, 2011, 09:52:15 PM

You guys are awesome - thank you.  I can't take any credit for finding  -- it found me!