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Aug 15, 2015 4:44 AM CST

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Name: Carter Mayer
Houston, TX (Zone 9b)

Anyone know what this is? I've never seen one of these before (and I've lived here 43 years & counting!). See my fingers for some perspective. It was fairly large - and beautiful!

| @Carter | Post #928897 (1)

Aug 15, 2015 6:23 AM CST

Name: Celia
West Valley City, Utah (Zone 7a)

A Big Eyed Click Beetle, Alaus oculatus. Kind of a neat beetle. They click when disturbed.

| @Zencat | Post #928925 (2)

Aug 15, 2015 4:35 PM CST

Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)

I've seen it once and it was in Texas also. Once in 12 yrs. One of the largest beetles for me also. Very beautiful. Happy it's still around.

Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento California.

| @HamiltonSquare | Post #929384 (3)

Aug 23, 2015 3:41 PM CST

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Name: Carter Mayer
Houston, TX (Zone 9b)

Sorry, been traveling and unable to get back here for a bit. Thanks for the ID!

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