Eyed Click Beetle

Alaus oculatus

Summary 5

Alaus oculatus is a species of click beetle. It is 25–45 millimetres (1.0–1.8 in) in length. It is found in Central and North America. Their diet consists of nectar and plant juice. The larva's diet consists of grubs and wood-boring beetles.

Distribution 6

Alaus oculatus is found throughout the eastern United States, from Quebec to Florida and west to Texas and South Dakota.

Biogeographic Regions: nearctic (Native )

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