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Glowing 'Eyes'

19 years ago

This insect has "eyes" that illuminate like a lightning bug except they donÂ´t flash on and off like one. When the "eyes" were off and I lightly stroked itÂ´s back and they would illuminate. IÂ´ve never seen anything like it. I encountered the insect outside my home at 7000Â´ in Colombia. Anyone know what it is? About 3.5 cm long.

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jean001
19 years ago
It's a click beetle, but I don't know which specific one.

The "eyes" aren't eyes after all; they're just spots on the thorax.
pitter_2006
Original Author
19 years ago
So there are Click Beetles who have bioluminescent ability?
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jean001
19 years ago
Apparently so.

A search on google.com
with the search phrase
click beetle bioluminescence
revealed a number of hits
jean001
19 years ago
Here's an article w/photo illustration.
http://www.mona.uwi.edu/fpas/newsletters/current/08.htm

Here is a link that might be useful: click beetle bioluminescence
pitter_2006
Original Author
19 years ago
Thank you that was a very informative article. I hope I see more of these click beetles.

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