Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Eyed elater oculatus can reach a length of about 25–45 millimetres (1.0–1.8 in). The pronotum exhibits a large oval patch of darker scales, framed in white, on each side - the common name of the beetle derives from this feature. It is also capable of suddenly catapulting itself out of danger by releasing the energy stored by a click mechanism. The adults do not eat much but their diet consists of nectar and plant juice.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaus_oculatus
At first beetle pretended to be dead. But as soon as I stepped aside, it disappeared!
Eastern Eyed Click Beetle
Eyed elater oculatus can reach a length of about 25–45 millimetres (1.0–1.8 in). The pronotum exhibits a large oval patch of darker scales, framed in white, on each side - the common name of the beetle derives from this feature. It is also capable of suddenly catapulting itself out of danger by releasing the energy stored by a click mechanism. The adults do not eat much but their diet consists of nectar and plant juice.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaus_oculatus
At first beetle pretended to be dead. But as soon as I stepped aside, it disappeared!