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Click Beetle

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6219 Hello, this was walking across my office table. May 27, Exterior temperature was about 25 degrees, interior air controlled to 22. It seemed to be all one color, with wings. We did some planting recently of cedar trees that came from British Columbia. From Toronto Ontario.

Number 6219 – This is a click beetle (Coleoptera: Elateridae). The adult beetles primarily are leaf feeders, but very seldom cause any real damage. Their larvae (often called wireworms) have varied feeding habits; a few species can be garden/agricultural pests. Click here for more detailed information.

Eyed Elater

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6216 I found this in my yard at noon. From Dunnville Canada.

Number 6216 – This is an eyed elater (Alaus oculatus; Coleoptera: Elateridae); North America’s largest click beetle. Their larvae are predators on other insects living in decaying wood. See Click here for more information.

Click Beetle

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5635   This bug was found crawling across the floor of my living room.  I live in the rural area of Osoyoos, BC. The weather today is cloudy and 10 C. The insect is a 1/2 inch in length. Would appear it has 6 legs and no antennae that I can see. The back appears to be brown or copper with black in colour, the head would appear to be black and is divided down the middle. It appeared to jump when pressure was applied to it’s back. I have not observed this insect in my home before. I have been outdoors lately hiking in the sage country so am unsure if it came in on my clothing or has been present in my home.  After further observation the bug does have antennae and does jump on its own and has 6 legs.  Thanks. Ken

This is a click beetle (Coleoptera: Elateridae). It is completely harmless, and may be ignored. Ed Saugstad, retired entomologist; Sinks Grove, WV.