Eastern Eyed Click Beetle

[Ratmosphere]

Found the dude on a fallen telephone pole while I was skateboarding in the summer.

 

[kingshockey]

cool its a giant compared to those little ones that get inside my apartment that my cat likes to catch

 

[Brewser]

Alaus oculatus / Eastern Eyed Click Beetle - Found in Hardwood Forests / Rotting Logs of North America.
Is able to Flip Itself away from Danger, thus producing a 'Click' sound while doing so.
Most of their Life (A Few Years) spent in Larval Form as a 'Wireworm'
Adult Form only lasting the Few Weeks it takes to Mate and Lay Eggs.

 

[Ramen]

Great picture dude. Ever try breeding this species?

 

[Arachnopotamus Rex]

Found the dude on a fallen telephone pole while I was skateboarding in the summer.

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I love these beetles, such a neat locomotion mechanic. Never seen one quite so big before.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Great picture dude. Ever try breeding this species?

Never tried, but I think @Hisserdude has!