The Eyed Click Beetle is one of North America's most distinctive beetles, with two large, bold black-and-white false eyespots on its thorax that resemble enormous owl eyes, startling predators. It is one of the largest click beetles, reaching over 1.5 inches in length, and the click mechanism is impressively audible. Its larvae are predatory, living inside decaying hardwood logs.
Best time to see a Eyed Click Beetle
The best time to see a Eyed Click Beetle is May–June, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 25,467 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
Not certain it is a Eyed Click Beetle? What bug is this? walks through what to check first and the lookalikes that catch people out.
Recent Eyed Click Beetle sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Eyed Click Beetle? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.
Get HuckGet an alert when a Eyed Click Beetle is spotted
Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.
Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.
Love insects & arthropods? Get Huck field notes
Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.