Insects and Spiders

Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle View 3

The real eyes are on either side of the small head which you can see in this close-up. Sometimes this beetle will play dead on its back, then click itself upright after the threat has left.
Eastern-Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus)

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