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Yes, there were some things about the past that were definitely great, but everyone's list is slightly different. This blog is my contribution to the things that make life great, and not so great. Like all things, this blog will grow and change as I do. Come grow with me.

Friday, June 6, 2014

My Wild Backyard

I was in my backyard the other day and I happened upon this very interesting little guy.  It was on the roof of my shed just about at eye level. I'd say it was a tad bit bigger than an inch long; big enough to make me not want to bug it, but small enough, and so well camouflaged that it could have gone completely unnoticed.



So I googled it and came up with some facts.

  • It is commonly known as the Eyed Elator, Big-eyed Elater or Eyed Click Beetle.
  • It is a beneficial insect, meaning it's a good one to find in your yard or garden.
  • Larva measure up to 2 inches while adults are around 1 1/2 inches.
  • In the larval stage, they are "ferocious meat-eaters that dine on many other noxious wood-boring larvae, including those of wood-boring beetles." Yum!
This information was obtained from Galveston County master Gardeners, Beneficials In The Garden; Eyed Elator 

I wonder what I'll find next.