Alaus oculatus

Translingual

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 family Elateridae – eastern eyed click beetle or eyed elater, known for the large false eyes on its thorax.

Synonyms

• Elater oculatus (basionym)

Hypernyms

• (species): Coleoptera – order; Polyphaga – suborder; Elateriformia – infraorder; Elateroidea – superfamily; Elateridae – family; Agrypninae – subfamily; Hemirhipini – tribe

References

• Alaus oculatus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Alaus oculatus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Alaus oculatus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons