Alaus oculatus

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Etymology

Alaus m +‎ Latin oculātus m (eyed; having eye(s)), literally eyed Alaus, as the species is notable for the large false eyes on its thorax. Originally named Elater oculatus, later transferred into the genus Alaus.

Proper noun

Alaus oculatus m

  1. A taxonomic species within the tribe Hemirhipini – the eastern eyed click beetle or eyed elater, known for the large false eyes on its thorax.

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