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Bug Identification #868781

Asked May 16, 2024, 5:58 PM EDT

What is this? Its about 2 inches long

Williamson County Illinois

Expert Response

This is an eyed elator (Alaus oculatus), a type of click beetle. The larvae are predaceous and feed on insect larvae (primarily grubs) in decaying wood. The adults feed on nectar and other plant juices.

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/eyed-elator

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 17, 2024, 9:10 AM EDT

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Bug Identification #868781

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