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Large black and white insect #858930

Asked February 11, 2024, 1:41 PM EST

Saw this insect at rhe arboretum in Traverse City last year. Can you please identify it?

Grand Traverse County Michigan

Expert Response

This is an eastern eyed click beetle: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/eyed-elator
The large eyespots are a neat feature of this harmless insect.

David Lowenstein Replied February 11, 2024, 6:13 PM EST

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Large black and white insect #858930

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