anyone know what this insect is please?

[grokefish]

anyone know what this insect is please?



Thanks

[racoll]

Alaus oculatus?

[unblinded]

Alaus oculatus?

I concur. This is commonly called a click beetle because when you hold their head or body they make a click sound trying to get away from their captor.

[grokefish]

Thanks Rupert old bean, you in Brazil now?

[naturalart]

I agree, used to be labeled A. melanops. The clicking is also a form of escape: if it clicks on the ground, this action propels it up into the air and away from danger.

[Viktor Jarikov]

We have them here in FL too. My silver aros appear to love their taste.