Alaus oculatus
Translingual
editEtymology
editAlaus 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
edit- A taxonomic species within the tribe Hemirhipini – the eastern eyed click beetle or eyed elater, known for the large false eyes on its thorax.
Synonyms
editSee also
edit- Alaus oculatus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Alaus oculatus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
- Alaus oculatus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons