PlanetCatfish.com

anyone know what this insect is please?



Thanks

Alaus oculatus?

racoll wrote: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.

Thanks Rupert old bean, you in Brazil now?

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.

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