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Alaus Lusciosus
''Alaus'' is a genus of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae. Unlike many click beetles, ''Alaus'' larvae are completely predatory. Selected species * '' Alaus lusciosus'' (Hope, 1832) * ''Alaus melanops'' LeConte, 1863 * ''Alaus myops'' (Fabricius, 1791) * ''Alaus naja'' Candèze, 1868 * '' Alaus oculatus'' (Linnaeus, 1758) - eyed click beetle * ''Alaus oklahomensis'' Hatch, 1930 * ''Alaus pantherinus'' Candèze, 1881 * ''Alaus patricius'' Candeze, 1857 * ''Alaus plebejus'' Candèze, 1874 * ''Alaus zunianus ''Alaus'' is a genus of click beetle belonging to the family Elateridae Elateridae or click beetles (or "typical click beetles" to distinguish them from the related families Cerophytidae and Eucnemidae, which are also capable of clicking ...'' Casey, 1893 References Biolib Zipcodezoo Species IdentifierNames Elateridae genera {{Elateridae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alaus Oculatus
''Alaus oculatus'', commonly called the eastern eyed click beetle or eyed elater, is a species of click beetle. Description ''Alaus oculatus'' can reach a length of about . They have an elongated body, black in color throughout. The pronotum exhibits a large oval patch of darker scales, framed in white, on each side - the common name of the beetle derives from this feature. The elytra are striated and mottled with silvery whitish scales. The "false eyes" depicted on the pronotum are a defensive adaption that has evolved because of its advantage confusing or frightening potential predators. The eyespots are a form of self-mimicry, in which one part of the body has adapted to mimic another body part. Like all click beetles, ''A. oculatus'' is also capable of suddenly catapulting itself out of danger by releasing the energy stored by a click mechanism, which consists of a stout spine on the prosternum and a matching groove in the mesosternum. Life cycle Eggs are laid in soil or on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
