#snapping beetle

[miyrumiyru]

Main observation points!

Awesome color combinations of black and light maroon

Best body balance for efficient flying (probably)

Soft belly and its segment

Very cute head and antennas

click

They are family of Elateridae (click beetles)

대유동방아벌레 (Agrypnus argillaceus)

[miyrumiyru]

Main observation points!

Fluffy sparse fur

Symmetry stained spots

Dull polished shield (light purple or pearl color)

Cute eyes and mouthparts

click

They are family of Elateridae (click beetles)

큰얼룩방아벌레 (Actenicerus infirmus)

[drhoz]

#298 - Click Beetle

Quite the surprise, this. I don't think I've ever actually seen an Elaterid beetle that wasn't already in the 'click' position - head, antennae, and legs tucked in, lying still and waiting for a moment to click those two spikes on it's thorax against its 'shoulders', with enough elastic force thus released to launch them high into the air away from predators. Or back over onto their front, since they also do it when they're stuck on their backs.

As you might guess from the large eyes, usually active at night, which is another reason I haven't seen them unfurled before.

Waikiki, Perth